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Arcadia at a Glance

Grey Towers Castle

Grey Towers Castle Arcadia's Grey Towers Castle is possibly the University's most unique and special building. The castle was built in the late 19th century and has been declared a historic landmark. Freshmen can dorm in the castle, and many events and activities take place there, as well.
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Location:
Glenside, PA
Setting:
Suburban
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$31,260
Out-of-State Tuition:
$31,260
Room & Board:
$11,150
Full-Time Undergrads:
2,022
Part-Time Undergrads:
231
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School Website:
www.arcadia.edu
Admissions Website:
www.arcadia.edu/admissions
Financial Aid Website:
www.arcadia.edu/admissions/default.aspx?id=606
Application Deadline:
March 1
Acceptance Rate:
65 %
Admission Difficulty:
Average
Average SAT Scores:
1510–1840
Average ACT Scores:
22–27

Best Things

  • The study abroad opportunities available to every student, beginning the first year
  • Small class sizes
  • Awesome mix of all kinds of people from every background
  • The campus has such history—plus, who doesn't want to go to school next to a genuine castle?
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Worst Things

  • High tuition
  • Relatively small campus
  • Sometimes, it gets boring seeing the same people and not having much to do on campus.
  • Getting housing for the next semester is a difficult and confusing process.
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Tags: Traditional Colleges and Universities, Tuition: $30K-40K, Student Body: 1000-5000, Pennsylvania, Suburban, Bachelor's (4-year), Master's, Doctoral, Certificate

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Arcadia has a great close-knit community of students that makes everyone feel very welcome. It is a great University for personalized attention, with professors who are all very helpful and knowledgeable in their areas and work well with students. In addition to their dedication, most professors have the highest level of recognized achievement in their fields, so they know what they are talking about. Outside of classroom activities and involvement, there are also many study abroad opportunities, where students can meet people from all over the world.

The best way to have an amazing experience is to get involved right away. While some feel that Arcadia does not offer much in the way of partying or crazy nightlife, it has other perks, including its small community of people passionate about what they are doing. Get involved, talk to people, and you'll have a great college experience.

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Majors at Arcadia University

gabsofsteel

Law '14

4.6
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All About Success

Arcadia babies its students, but in a good way. As a Global Legal Studies major, I am required to study two years abroad and two internships- one abroad and one at the home campus for my Pre-Law minor. Very easy to establish good relationships with professors and they are always willing to help.

May 15, 2012

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Overall Experience at Arcadia University

gabsofsteel

Law '14

3.8
B+

Getting Better

Arcadia's campus life sucks. But it's getting better and there are lots of opportunites to excel. There's a very obvious "big fish, small pond" mentality.

May 15, 2012

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gabsofsteel

Law '14

3.8
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4 Seasons

Summer months are brutal but we're home then so it's not a big deal. Fall and Spring are short lived but Winter is bitter cold.

May 15, 2012

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User rating for Arcadia University is 3.5 out of 5 based on 318 user reviews.

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