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Arcadia University

Glenside, PA
  • Private
    4 year
  • 2,149
    Full + Part time Students
  • 1:12
    Faculty to Student Ratio
  • 6%
    Transfer Student Ratio
The Arcadia Promise affirms that students will have a distinctively global, integrative, and personal learning experience that prepares them to contribute and prosper in a diverse and dynamic world. Built on the grounds of the historic Grey Towers Castle and situated on a beautiful and vibrant campus, Arcadia offers you a 160-year history and a promise for the future. We offer more than 65 different majors of study and have been ranked # 1 in the nation for student participation in study abroad for more than a decade, offering robust and unique programs abroad through our College of Global Studies. The best way to see if Arcadia is the right fit for you is to visit campus!
castle-like building with autumn trees

Overview

Founded 1853
Full-Time Undergraduate 1,929
Part-Time Undergraduate 220
Application Acceptance Rate 65%
Programs 87 Programs
Courses 1,405 Courses
Transfer Agreements 12 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies 3,447 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid 99%
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid:
    Transfer students are automatically reviewed for merit based scholarships at time of application based on academic performance at previous institutions. Need-based aid is available through completion of the FAFSA and Arcadia's Undergrad financial aid application!

Information for Transfer In Students

  • Accepts Transfers:
    Yes, transfer students may earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Rolling admissions
Spring Rolling admissions

Transfer Application Requirements

  • Minimum GPA:
    Transfer applicants should be in good standing, have a grade point average of 2.5 or better, and have demonstrated the ability to do college-level work, in order to be considered for admission.
  • Official Transcripts:
    High school transcripts are required if you have completed less than 30 college credits. College transcripts from every school attended are required.
  • Letters of Recommendation:
    Letters of recommendation are not required, but can be provided in support of your candidacy.
  • Application Fee:
    Our application is fee-free!
  • Interview:
    The Office of Enrollment Management reserves the option to request an interview when deemed appropriate.
  • Other Requirements:
    Students interested in entering Arcadia University from other colleges or universities are welcome to apply for admission to either the fall or spring semester.
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Transfer Credit Policy

  • Minimum Grade:
    Credit will not be granted for courses in which grades below "C-" are earned.
  • Credits (Min/Max):
    A maximum of 90 credits may be transferred from a four-year institution, or 75 credits from a two-year institution.

Virtual Tour

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Arcadia University

Address:
450 South Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038-3295
United States
Main Phone:
1-877-272-2342
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Contacts

Transfer Admission Contact:
Darien Ryan
Transfer Admissions Counselor, Office of Enrollment Management
215-572-2836
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International Admissions Contact:
International Services
215-572-2910
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Last updated on 5/23/2022 by AcademyOne.