Arcadia University Average GPA (3.4) & Acceptance Rate (80%)

Q: How many applicants get into Arcadia University?

Arcadia University's acceptance rate was 80% for fall 2024: it admitted 8,153 of 10,163 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

Q: What share of Arcadia University students had a 3.5 GPA or higher?

48.5% of Arcadia University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (21.4%) had 3.75–3.99, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Acceptance rate: 80% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.4, as reported by the college for 2023–24

SAT, middle 50%: 550–650 reading and writing, 515–615 math

Average net price: $26,994 a year (2022–23)

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Arcadia University average GPA

Arcadia University reported an average high school GPA of 3.4 for its first-year students who submitted one (93% did), in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	8%
3.75–3.99	21.4%
3.50–3.74	19.1%
3.25–3.49	16.8%
3.00–3.24	13.3%
2.50–2.99	16.3%
2.00–2.49	5.1%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as Arcadia University reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. None had a GPA below 2.00. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

Arcadia University acceptance rate

Arcadia University admitted 8,153 of 10,163 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 80%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Arcadia University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Glenside, Pennsylvania, with 2,030 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Arcadia University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	550	610	650
SAT Math	515	580	615

9% submitted SAT scores, as Arcadia University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1190 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Arcadia University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Required
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Required
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Arcadia University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Arcadia University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $26,994 a year at Arcadia University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is Arcadia University hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Arcadia University admitted 80% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How important is GPA for getting into Arcadia University?

It's one factor among several: Arcadia University requires high school record, college preparatory program and demonstration of competencies. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Can I get into Arcadia University with a 3.0 GPA?

It would be on the low side there: 21.4% of Arcadia University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set, and it admitted 80% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

How many applicants get into Arcadia University?

Arcadia University's acceptance rate was 80% for fall 2024: it admitted 8,153 of 10,163 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

What SAT scores do Arcadia University students have?

The middle 50% of Arcadia University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 550–650 in reading and writing and 515–615 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Is there a minimum GPA for Arcadia University?

Arcadia University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.4, as reported by the college in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

What share of Arcadia University students had a 3.5 GPA or higher?

48.5% of Arcadia University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (21.4%) had 3.75–3.99, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Is Arcadia University test optional?

Check Arcadia University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Arcadia University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 9% sent SAT scores.

How much does Arcadia University cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $26,994 a year at Arcadia University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Arcadia University accept AP credit?

Yes. Arcadia University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Arcadia University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Arcadia UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
Arcadia University Common Data Set 2023–24Arcadia University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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