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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.
Avg Grad Earnings
$34,022/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
33/100
Tuition (Sticker Price)
$48,290/yr
Financial Aid & Net Price
What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 28% of students receive Pell Grants and 66% take federal loans.
| Family Income |
Avg Net Price/yr |
4-Year Net Cost |
Net-Price ROI |
| $0 – $30K |
$18,744 |
$74,976 |
4.5x |
| $30K – $48K |
$20,872 |
$83,488 |
4.1x |
| $48K – $75K |
$21,027 |
$84,108 |
4.0x |
| $75K – $110K |
$27,220 |
$108,880 |
3.1x |
| $110K+ |
$31,115 |
$124,460 |
2.7x |
| Sticker price (no aid) |
$48,290 |
$193,160 |
1.8x |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
All Programs at Arcadia University
13 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Program |
DW Score |
Earnings |
AI Risk |
ROI |
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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60 |
$50,672/yr |
Very High |
2.7x |
Accounting and Related Services
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56 |
$46,846/yr |
Very High |
2.4x |
International Business
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47 |
$40,659/yr |
Very High |
2.3x |
Health and Medical Administrative Services
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46 |
$38,581/yr |
High |
2.2x |
Biology, General
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42 |
$40,110/yr |
High |
2.8x |
Sociology
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33 |
$36,919/yr |
High |
0.9x |
Criminology
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30 |
$33,823/yr |
High |
1.7x |
Psychology, General
Compare across schools |
25 |
$29,772/yr |
High |
1.8x |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
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19 |
$27,390/yr |
Very High |
0.4x |
Communication and Media Studies
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19 |
$27,061/yr |
High |
1.6x |
Fine and Studio Arts
Compare across schools |
18 |
$22,389/yr |
Moderate |
0.8x |
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Compare across schools |
17 |
$17,203/yr |
Moderate |
-0.0x |
International/Global Studies
Compare across schools |
16 |
$30,872/yr |
Moderate |
1.7x |
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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