What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Arcadia University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 3 | BI 185 (4) BI 185 and 186 are electives | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CH 185 (4) Placement Exam Required.CH185 is an elective. | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PH201 (4) | |
| United States History | 3 | HS185 (4) HS185 is an elective. | |
| Psychology | 3 | PY111 (4) | |
| Statistics | 3 | MA141 (4) | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HS103 (4) | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | PH202 (4) |
Show all 43 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 3 | BI 185 (4) BI 185 and 186 are electives | |
| Biology | 4 | BI 101+BI 186 (4+4) BI 185 and 186 are electives | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CH 185 (4) Placement Exam Required.CH185 is an elective. | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CH 101 AND CH 185 (4+4) Placement Exam…CH 101 AND CH 185 (4+4) Placement Exam Required.CH185 is an elective. | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PH201 (4) | |
| United States History | 3 | HS185 (4) HS185 is an elective. | |
| Psychology | 3 | PY111 (4) | |
| Statistics | 3 | MA141 (4) | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HS103 (4) | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HS185 (4) HS185 is an elective. | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | PH202 (4) | |
| Music Theory | 3 | MU101 (4) | |
| Music Theory | 4 | MU101+MU102 (4+4) | |
| African American Studies | 3 | HS185 (4) HS185 is an elective. | |
| Art Hist | 3 | AH 111 (3) | |
| Art Hist | 4 | AH 111+AH 112 (3+3) | |
| Calc AB | 3 | MA 207 (3) | |
| Calc AB | 4 | MA 201 (4) | |
| Calc BC | 3 | MA207+MA208 (3+3) | |
| Calc BC | 4 | MA 201+MA 202 (4+4) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | CHI101 (4) Placement Exam Required | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | CHI101+CHI102 (4+4) Placement Exam Required | |
| Comp Sci A | 3 | CS201 (4) | |
| Comp Sci A | 4 | CS201+CS202 (4+4) | |
| Comp Sci Principles | 3 | CS185 (3) | |
| Econ-Mac | 3 | EC210 (4) | |
| Econ-Mic | 3 | EC211 (4) | |
| Eng Lang/Comp | 3 | EN185 (4) 1st selection Max 8 credits in EN…EN185 (4) 1st selection Max 8 credits in EN. Students receiving credit for AP English will be awarded English credit, not composition credit. EN185/186 is an elective. | |
| Eng Lang/Comp | 5 | EN185+EN186 (4+4) Max 8 credits in EN. Students…EN185+EN186 (4+4) Max 8 credits in EN. Students receiving credit for AP English will be awarded English credit, not composition credit. EN185/186 is an elective. | |
| Eng Lit/Comp | 3 | EN185 (4) Max 8 credits in EN. EN185/186 is an…EN185 (4) Max 8 credits in EN. EN185/186 is an elective. Students receiving credit for AP English will be awarded English credit, not composition credit. EN185/186 is an elective. | |
| Eng Lit/Comp | 5 | EN185+EN186 (4+4) Max 8 credits in EN. EN185/186…EN185+EN186 (4+4) Max 8 credits in EN. EN185/186 is an elective. Students receiving credit for AP English will be awarded English credit, not composition credit. EN185/186 is an elective. | |
| Env Science | 3 | ID101 (4) | |
| Env Science | 4 | ID101+ID102 (4+4) | |
| Euro Hist | 3 | HS103 (4) | |
| French Lang | 3 | FR102 (4) Placement Exam Required | |
| French Lang | 4 | FR101, FR102 (4+4) Placement Exam Required | |
| French Lit | 3 | FR185 and 186 are electives. | |
| French Lit | 4 | FR185+FR186 (4+4) FR185 and 186 are electives. | |
| Germ Lang | 3 | GM102 (4) Placement Exam Required | |
| Germ Lang | 4 | GM101+GM102 (4+4) Placement Exam Required | |
| Gov and Pol/Comp | 3 | PS150 (4) | |
| Gov and Pol/US | 3 | PS101 (4) | |
| Human Geog | 3 | EL185 (4) EL185 and 186 are electives. | |
| Human Geog | 4 | EL185+EL186 (4+4) EL185 and 186 are electives. | |
| Intl Eng Lang | 3 | EL185 (4) EL185 and 186 are electives. | |
| Intl Eng Lang | 4 | EL185+EL186 (4+4) EL185 and 186 are electives. | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | IT102 (4) Placement Exam Required | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | IT101+IT102 (4+4 Placement Exam Required | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | JA102 (4) Placement Exam Required | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | JA101+JA102 (4+4) Placement Exam Required | |
| Latin | 3 | EL185 (4) EL185 and 186 are electives. | |
| Latin | 4 | EL185+EL186 (4+4) EL185 and 186 are electives. | |
| Philosophy | 3 | PL150 (4) | |
| Physics B | 3 | PH201 (4) | |
| Physics B | 4 | PH201+PH202 (4+4) | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PH212 (4) PH285 is an elective. | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PH212+PH285 (4+4) PH285 is an elective. | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PH211 (4) PH285 is an elective. | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PH211+PH285 (4+4) PH285 is an elective. | |
| Research | 3 | EL185 (3) | |
| Seminar | 3 | EL185 (3) | |
| Spanish Lang | 3 | SP102 (4) Placement Exam Required | |
| Spanish Lang | 4 | SP101-SP102 (4+4) Placement Exam Required | |
| Spanish Lit | 3 | SP185 (4) Placement Exam Required. SP185 and 186…SP185 (4) Placement Exam Required. SP185 and 186 are electives. | |
| Spanish Lit | 4 | SP185+SP186,(4+4) Placement Exam Required. SP185…SP185+SP186,(4+4) Placement Exam Required. SP185 and 186 are electives. | |
| Studio 2D | 3 | FA185 (3) FA185 and 186 are electives. | |
| Studio 2D | 4 | FA185+FA186 (3+4) FA185 and 186 are electives. | |
| Studio 3D | 3 | FA185 (3) FA185 and 186 are electives. | |
| Studio 3D | 4 | FA185+FA186 (3+4) FA185 and 186 are electives. | |
| Studio Art Draw | 3 | FA185 (3) FA185 and 186 are electives. | |
| Studio Art Draw | 4 | FA185+FA186 (3+4) FA185 and 186 are electives. |
Source: arcadia.edu · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 66 |
| Psychology | 39 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 21 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 18 |
| Criminology | 17 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 15 |
| Public Health | 14 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 13 |
Show the other 36 majors
| Business Administration and Management | 13 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 13 |
| English Language and Literature | 11 |
| Accounting | 10 |
| Political Science and Government | 10 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 9 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 9 |
| History | 8 |
| Creative Writing | 7 |
| Finance | 7 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 6 |
| Mathematics | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Actuarial Science | 5 |
| Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator | 4 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 4 |
| Art/Art Studies | 4 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 4 |
| Illustration | 3 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 2 |
| Data Science | 2 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| Photography | 2 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 2 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 1 |
| Art Therapy/Therapist | 1 |
| Printmaking | 1 |
| Sociology, Other | 1 |
| Cultural Anthropology | 1 |
| Philosophy, Other | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| French Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Coed varsity · NCAA Division III, Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Other Sports
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
41% of men in fraternities · 15% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
6,330,422 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Nearest hub airport
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.5 of 20
Elevation
320 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
24°F
July high
85°F
Annual snowfall
7.6 in
Days at 90°F or higher
22 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,510 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Temple University8 mi
- Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia8 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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