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Arcadia University
  • 4 Year
  • GLENSIDE, PA
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Arcadia University
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  • 4 Year
  • GLENSIDE, PA
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    Arcadia University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for Arcadia?

    Arcadia admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 82%. Students that get into Arcadia have an average SAT score between 1080-1280 or an average ACT score of 22-27. The regular admissions application deadline for Arcadia is rolling.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    82%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    5,636
    SAT Range
    1080-1280
    SAT Reading
    560-640
    SAT Math
    520-640
    Students Submitting SAT
    30%
    ACT Range
    22-27
    ACT English
    22-26
    ACT Math
    23-28
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    5%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Early Decision Deadline
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    Offers Early Action
    Application Fee
    $0
    Application Website
    arcadia.edu/admissions/undergraduate/how-apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Recommended
    • High School Rank
      Recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
    Poll
    63%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant. 30 responses
    Poll
    60%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers. 30 responses
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