Glenside, PA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 79 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 14 percentage points since 2019, from 66% to 79% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10,216 | 6,709 | 530 | 66% |
| 2020 | 8,884 | 6,541 | 478 | 74% |
| 2021 | 5,636 | 4,645 | 390 | 82% |
| 2022 | 6,321 | 4,903 | 489 | 78% |
| 2023 | 6,688 | 5,296 | 420 | 79% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,615 of 4,380 women and 1,661 of 2,282 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Arcadia University has an acceptance rate of 79% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 5,296 of 6,688 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 79 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
6,688 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 420 enrolled.
No. Arcadia University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 14 percentage points since 2019, from 66% to 79% — it has become less selective.