Private Institution
Arcadia University
Arcadia University's main campus is located on 94 acres in Glenside, Pennsylvania, just outside of Philadelphia. The campus is known for its distinctive landmark, Grey Towers Castle, a National Historic Landmark. Students can also take advantage of study abroad opportunities at the university's global centers.
Programs
13
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$34,022
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
33/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$48,290
Sticker price (est.)
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Arcadia University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 28% of students receive Pell Grants; 66% take federal loans.
Key Insight
Average net price across income brackets is $23,795, roughly 51% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $18,744 | $74,976 |
| $30K – $48K | $20,872 | $83,488 |
| $48K – $75K | $21,027 | $84,108 |
| $75K – $110K | $27,220 | $108,880 |
| $110K+ | $31,115 | $124,460 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $48,290 | $193,160 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at Arcadia University
13 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Sciences Compare across schools → |
60
|
$50,672/yr | Very High | 2.7x |
| Accounting Compare across schools → |
56
|
$46,846/yr | Very High | 2.4x |
| International Business Compare across schools → |
47
|
$40,659/yr | Very High | 2.3x |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools → |
46
|
$38,581/yr | High | 2.2x |
| Biology Compare across schools → |
42
|
$40,110/yr | High | 2.8x |
| Sociology Compare across schools → |
33
|
$36,919/yr | High | 0.9x |
| Criminology Compare across schools → |
30
|
$33,823/yr | High | 1.7x |
| Psychology Compare across schools → |
25
|
$29,772/yr | High | 1.8x |
| Rhetoric & Writing Compare across schools → |
19
|
$27,390/yr | Very High | 0.4x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
19
|
$27,061/yr | High | 1.6x |
| Fine Arts Compare across schools → |
18
|
$22,389/yr | Moderate | 0.8x |
| Theater & Drama Compare across schools → |
17
|
$17,203/yr | Moderate | -0.0x |
| International Studies Compare across schools → |
16
|
$30,872/yr | Moderate | 1.7x |