Arcadia University
450 S. Easton RoadGlenside, PA 19038-3295
http://www.arcadia.edu
From the Blogosphere
- Two Students Present 'Aporia,' through Feb. 18 - <b>Arcadia University</b> <b>...</b>
- Knight Club Performs at Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Center | <b>Arcadia</b> <b>...</b>
- Pack-a-Thon Bursts with Local Celebs, Feb. 12 | <b>Arcadia University</b> <b>...</b>
- Student Biennial 2012 Art Exhibition, through Feb. 19 | <b>Arcadia</b> <b>...</b>
- <b>Arcadia University</b> Commons is a Smart Building That Harvests <b>...</b>
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private institution |
| Year Founded | 1853 |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian |
| Undergrad Students | 1,957 |
| Endowment | 38,340,000 |
| Application Deadline | Rolling |
| Application Fee | 30 |
| Selectivity | More selective |
| Application Deadline | Rolling |
| Tuition | 25,990 |
| Room/Board | 9,660 |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Associated Firms | N/A |
| Campus Safety | 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
| Career Services | co-op education, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
| Museums | Landman Library Art Gallery; Spruance Art Center, Spruance Art Gallery; Arcadia Theater; Stiteler Auditorium; Fine Arts Graphics labs; photo studio and darkrooms; pottery kilns, metals studio, observatory, greenhouse |
| Basic Services | nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance, other |
| Museums | Landman Library Art Gallery; Spruance Art Center, Spruance Art Gallery; Arcadia Theater; Stiteler Auditorium; Fine Arts Graphics labs; photo studio and darkrooms; pottery kilns, metals studio, observatory, greenhouse |
| Periodical Subs | 936 |
| # of Books | 143,232 |
| Graduate Job Placement Statistics | |
| within 6 months | N/A |
| within one year | 86% |
| within two years | N/A |
| Campus Life | |
| Students in fraternities | 0% |
| Students in sororities | 0% |
| Campus Size | 76 acres |
| College housing offered | Yes |
| Students in college housing | 66% |
| College housing types | coed dorms (53%), apartment for single students (47%) |
| Popular Events | Family Weekend, Arcadia Blitz, Woodstock, Arcadia Spring Formal, Arcadia Semi-formal, International Festival |
| Nearest Airport | Philadelphia (20), na |
| Nearest Train | Glenside (1) |
| Army ROTC | Not offered |
| Navy ROTC | Not offered |
| Extracurricular | |
| Students activities | choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook |
| Number of Organizations | 81 |
| # of fraternities | 0 |
| # of sororities | 0 |
| Students in fraternities | 0% |
| Students in sororities | 0% |
| Student Papers | (Appears as submitted by school) The Tower (semi-monthly) |
| Honor Societies | Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Sigma Lambda, Chi Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Sigma Tau, Pi Delta Phi, Pi Sigma Alpha, Psi Chi, Sigma Beta Delta, Sigma Zeta |
| Religious Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Hillel, Neumann Club, Arcadia Christian Fellowship |
| International Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Alliance, Latino Club, Arcadia Asian Society |
| Other Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) All majors have affiliated clubs, Day Student Club, Residence Hall Council, Student Programming Board, International Club, American Sign Language, Special Athletes Assoc. , Literacy Corps, Model UN, PEERS, Rotoract, Society for Castle Restoration, PRIDE Gay-Straight Alliance, Environmental Action, SADD, Student Alumni Assoc. , Equestrian Club, Cheerleading, Martial Arts, Roller Hockey, French Club, Student Physical Therapy Club, Student Physician Assistant Club |
