More selective than 57% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
12% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 2% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Arcadia University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Arcadia University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Arcadia University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550 | 650 |
| SAT math | 515 | 615 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1065 | 1265 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Arcadia University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 80% | 550–650 | 515–615 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 79% | 553–650 | 530–660 | 26–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Arcadia University compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Arcadia University has the 49th-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | Juniata College | 79% | 74% | $23,988 |
| 46 | Messiah University | 79% | 75% | $26,502 |
| 47 | Drexel University | 79% | 78% | $38,509 |
| 48 | Seton Hill University | 80% | 67% | $22,204 |
| 49 | Arcadia University | 80% | 67% | $29,466 |
| 50 | Temple University | 80% | 75% | $28,198 |
| 51 | Washington & Jefferson College | 81% | 70% | $25,002 |
| 52 | Thomas Jefferson University | 81% | 69% | $28,928 |
| 53 | Mercyhurst University | 81% | 60% | $19,444 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Arcadia University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Arcadia University admissions questions
What is the Arcadia University acceptance rate?
Arcadia University accepts 80% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,296 of 6,688 applicants were admitted.
Does Arcadia University require the SAT or ACT?
Arcadia University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 12% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Arcadia University?
The middle 50% of Arcadia University enrolled first-year students scored 1065–1265 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Arcadia University?
8% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (420 of 5,296).
Is Arcadia University getting harder to get into?
Arcadia University accepted 80% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 79% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Arcadia University overview