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.
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.
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Information Sciences
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60
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$50,672/yr | Very High | 2.7x |
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Accounting
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56
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$46,846/yr | Very High | 2.4x |
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47
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$40,659/yr | Very High | 2.3x |
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46
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$38,581/yr | High | 2.2x |
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Biology
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42
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$40,110/yr | High | 2.8x |
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33
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$36,919/yr | High | 0.9x |
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30
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$33,823/yr | High | 1.7x |
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Psychology
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25
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$29,772/yr | High | 1.8x |
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Rhetoric & Writing
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19
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$27,390/yr | Very High | 0.4x |
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19
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$27,061/yr | High | 1.6x |
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Fine Arts
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18
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$22,389/yr | Moderate | 0.8x |
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Theater & Drama
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17
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$17,203/yr | Moderate | -0.0x |
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International Studies
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16
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$30,872/yr | Moderate | 1.7x |
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