$30,037/yr
Average net price per year, what students actually pay
Arcadia University
Glenside, PA·Private · 4-year
GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026
Overview
This school is accessible, giving a well-prepared applicant a realistic shot. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $30,037 a year against a $69,390 list price, a 57% gap.
Arcadia University is a suburban private four-year institution located in Glenside, PA. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 3,404 undergraduate students. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
80%
SAT range
1065 - 1265
Academic fit
Admission probability
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Essay prompts
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Academics
Student:faculty
10:1
Avg class size (est.)
~25 students
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Costs
Sticker price
$69,390
Avg net price after aid
$30,037
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
84%
Avg grant aid
$32,353
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Student body
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Campus life
Food near campus
Housing & living costs
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Location
Distance from home
Cost of living
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Graduate programs
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