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  Arcadia University
450 S Easton Rd
Glenside, PA 19038-3295
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Type of institution: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Bachelor degree, Master's degree, Doctor's degree
Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Number of students: 3,556 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$30.00

Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-082006-072005-06
In-State$27,800$25,990$24,270
Out of State$27,800$25,990$24,270
Books and Supplies$800$800$800
On-Campus
Room and board$9,980$9,660$9,300
Other Expenses$900$900$1,000
Off Campus
Room and board$16,200$13,850$11,900
Other Expenses$1,100$1,100$1,000
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$2,600$2,600$2,800

Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 23% $2,800
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 29% $3,336
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 94% $12,423
Loans to students 82% $6,885
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Bachelor degree
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Oth.
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Oth: Any instructional program in teacher education, specific academic and vocational programs not listed in the Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, General category.

Bachelor degree
Spanish Language and Literature
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Spanish Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other ...

Bachelor degree
Sociology
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Sociology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change,...

Bachelor degree
Psychology
Other
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Psychology, Other: Any instructional program in psychology not listed in the Psychology, General category.

Bachelor degree
Psychology
General
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the vario...

Bachelor degree
Printmaking
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Printmaking: A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by rendering art concepts onto surfaces and transferring images, via ink or dyes, onto paper or fabric. Includes instruction in monochrome and color printing; ton...

Bachelor degree
Political Science and Government
General
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Political Science and Government, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, publ...

Bachelor degree
Physiological Psychology + Psychobiology
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Physiological Psychology + Psychobiology: A program that focuses on the scientific course study of the biological bases of psychological functioning, and their application to experimental and therapeutic research problems. Includes instruction in functional neuroanatomy, neural syst...

Bachelor degree
Photography
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Photography: A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of communicating information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the creation of images on photographic film, plates, digital images and that may prepare individuals to be professional photographic artists. Include...

Bachelor degree
Philosophy
Other
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Philosophy, Other: Any instructional program in Philosophy not listed in the Philosophy, General category.

Bachelor degree
Painting
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Painting: A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by the application of paints and related chemical color substances to canvases or other materials. Includes instruction in color and color mixing; surface preparatio...

Bachelor degree
Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies
Other
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed in the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General category.

Bachelor degree
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Metal and Jewelry Arts: A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by fashioning art works from gems, other stones, and precious metals. Includes instruction in gemology; metalsmithing and finishing; stone cutting and ...

Bachelor degree
Medical Illustration + Medical Illustrator
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Medical Illustration + Medical Illustrator: A program that prepares individuals to apply the principles and techniques of art and computer-assisted imaging, graphics, and animation to create visual materials to facilitate the recording and dissemination of biomedical knowledge for ed...

Bachelor degree
Mathematics
General
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Mathematics, General: A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathe...

Bachelor degree
Marketing + Marketing Management
General
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Marketing + Marketing Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing ...

Bachelor degree
Management Information Systems
General
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Management Information Systems, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requests. In...

Bachelor degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies: A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.

Bachelor degree
International Business + Trade + Commerce
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree International Business + Trade + Commerce: A program that prepares individuals to manage international businesses and/or business operations. Includes instruction in the principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems, monetary issue...

Bachelor degree
International + Global Studies
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree International + Global Studies: A program that focuses on global and international issues from the perspective of the social sciences, social services, and related fields.

Bachelor degree
Interior Design
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Interior Design: A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing residential and commercial interior spaces. Includes instruction in computer applications dr...

Bachelor degree
Intercultural + Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Intercultural + Multicultural and Diversity Studies: A program that focuses on the dynamic social relations between and among majority and minority groups and different minority groups, and ways to promote mutual tolerance, inter-group cooperation, and the leadership and management o...

Bachelor degree
Humanities + Humanistic Studies
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Humanities + Humanistic Studies: A program that focuses on combined studies and research in the humanities subjects as distinguished from the social and physical sciences, emphasizing languages, literatures, art, music, philosophy and religion.

Bachelor degree
Human Resources Management + Personnel Administration
General
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Human Resources Management + Personnel Administration, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in personnel and organization po...

Bachelor degree
History
General
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of ...

Bachelor degree
Health + Health Care Administration + Management
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Health + Health Care Administration + Management: A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management, financial manag...

Bachelor degree
French Language and Literature
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree French Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in French philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, African and Caribbean Creoles, French regional dialects, and applications in business, scie...

Bachelor degree
Finance
General
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Finance, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting; financial instrume...

Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature
General
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Bachelor degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject ...

Bachelor degree
Drawing
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Drawing: A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions through representation by lines made on a surface. Includes instruction in eye-hand coordination; line, value, shape, and perspective; figure and still life drawing; ...

Bachelor degree
Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts
General
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts, General: A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed...

Bachelor degree
Digital Communication and Media + Multimedia
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Digital Communication and Media + Multimedia: A program that focuses on the development, use, and regulation of new electronic communication technologies using computer applications and that prepares individuals to function as developers and managers of digital communications media. ...

Bachelor degree
Criminology
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Criminology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of crime as a sociopathological phenomenon, the behavior of criminals, and the social institutions evolved to respond to crime. Includes instruction in the theory of crime, psychological and social bases of criminal behavio...

Bachelor degree
Computer and Information Sciences
General
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Computer and Information Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused wi...

Bachelor degree
Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric: A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizat...

Bachelor degree
Commercial and Advertising Art
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Commercial and Advertising Art: A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via illustrations and other forms of digital or printed media. Includes instr...

Bachelor degree
Chemistry
General
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Chemistry, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.

Bachelor degree
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Ceramic Arts and Ceramics: A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by producing art works out of clay and similar materials. Includes instruction in handbuilt and wheelthrown techniques; molding; slips and glazes; t...

Bachelor degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting...

Bachelor degree
Business + Managerial Economics
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Business + Managerial Economics: A program that focuses on the application of economics principles to the analysis of the organization and operation of business enterprises. Includes instruction in monetary theory, banking and financial systems, theory of competition, pricing theory...

Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences
General
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biolog...

Bachelor degree
Biological and Physical Sciences
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Biological and Physical Sciences: A program that is either a general synthesis of one or more of the biological and physical sciences, or a specialization which draws from the biological and physical sciences.

Bachelor degree
Art Therapy + Therapist
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Art Therapy + Therapist: A program that prepares individuals, in consultation with other rehabilitation team members or in private practice, to use drawing and other art media forms to assess, treat, and rehabilitate individuals with mental, emotional, developmental, or physical diso...

Bachelor degree
Art Teacher Education
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Art Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach art and art appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Art History
Criticism and Conservation
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Art History, Criticism and Conservation: A program that focuses on the study of the historical development of art as social and intellectual phenomenon, the analysis of works of art, and art conservation. Includes instruction in the theory of art, art history research methods, conno...

Bachelor degree
Art + Art Studies
General
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Art + Art Studies, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.

Bachelor degree
Actuarial Science
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Actuarial Science: A program that focuses on the mathematical and statistical analysis of risk, and their applications to insurance and other business management problems. Includes instruction in forecasting theory, quantitative and non-quantitative risk measurement methodologies, d...

Bachelor degree
Accounting
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Bachelor degree Accounting: A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting,...

Master's degree
Special Education and Teaching
General
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree Special Education and Teaching, General: A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers...

Master's degree
Social Science Teacher Education
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree Social Science Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach specific social science subjects and programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Secondary Education and Teaching
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree Secondary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or specifi...

Master's degree
Science Teacher Education + General Science Teacher Education
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree Science Teacher Education + General Science Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach general science programs, or a combination of the biological and physical science subject matter areas, at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Reading Teacher Education
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree Reading Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to diagnose reading difficulties and to teach reading programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH).
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree Public Health, General (MPH, DPH): A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and evaluate public health care services and to function as public health officers. Includes instruction in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health principles, preventive medicine, h...

Master's degree
Psychology Teacher Education
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree Psychology Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach general psychology at the secondary school level.

Master's degree
Physician Assistant
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree Physician Assistant: A program that prepares individuals to practice medicine, including diagnoses and treatment therapies, under the supervision of a physician. Includes instruction in the basic medical and clinical sciences and specialized preparation in fields such as family medi...

Master's degree
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution: A program that focuses on the origins, resolution and prevention of international and inter-group conflicts. Includes instruction in peace research methods and related social scientific and psychological knowledge bases.

Master's degree
Music Teacher Education
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree Music Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies
Other
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed in the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General category.

Master's degree
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Other
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other: Any instructional program in mental and social health services and allied professions not listed in the Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, General category.

Master's degree
Mathematics Teacher Education
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree Mathematics Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Library Science
Other
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree Library Science, Other: Any instructional program in library science not listed in the Library Science, General category.

Master's degree
International Business + Trade + Commerce
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree International Business + Trade + Commerce: A program that prepares individuals to manage international businesses and/or business operations. Includes instruction in the principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems, monetary issue...

Master's degree
Humanities + Humanistic Studies
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree Humanities + Humanistic Studies: A program that focuses on combined studies and research in the humanities subjects as distinguished from the social and physical sciences, emphasizing languages, literatures, art, music, philosophy and religion.

Master's degree
Human + Medical Genetics
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree Human + Medical Genetics: A program that focuses on the scientific study of human genetics from the standpoint of medical applications such as clinical diagnosis, genetic engineering and therapy, transplantation, and the study of genetic diseases and disabilities and their defense. ...

Master's degree
History Teacher Education
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree History Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach history programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Health Teacher Education
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree Health Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach health education programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Health + Health Care Administration + Management
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree Health + Health Care Administration + Management: A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management, financial manag...

Master's degree
Forensic Science and Technology
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree Forensic Science and Technology: A program that focuses on the application of the physical, biomedical, and social sciences to the analysis and evaluation of physical evidence, human testimony and criminal suspects. Includes instruction in forensic medicine, forensic dentistry, anth...

Master's degree
Environmental Studies
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree Environmental Studies: A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and environmental science and related subjects such as policy, politic...

Master's degree
English Language and Literature
General
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Master's degree
English + Language Arts Teacher Education
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree English + Language Arts Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject ...

Master's degree
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision.
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision: A program that prepares individuals to supervise instructional and support personnel at the school building, facility or staff level. Includes instruction in the principles of staffing and organization, the supervision of learn...

Master's degree
Education
Other
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree Education, Other: Any instructional program in education not listed in the Education, General category.

Master's degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree Early Childhood Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

Master's degree
Counselor Education + School Counseling and Guidance Services
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree Counselor Education + School Counseling and Guidance Services: A program that prepares individuals to apply the theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, and the organizi...

Master's degree
Counseling Psychology
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree Counseling Psychology: A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological counseling, involving the rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. Includes ...

Master's degree
Computer Teacher Education
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree Computer Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach computer education programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Art Teacher Education
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Master's degree Art Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach art and art appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Doctor's degree
Special Education and Teaching
General
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Doctor's degree Special Education and Teaching, General: A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers...

Doctor's degree
Physical Therapy + Therapist
Arcadia University

General Description for:
Arcadia University Doctor's degree Physical Therapy + Therapist: A program that prepares individuals to alleviate physical and functional impairments and limitations caused by injury or disease through the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions to promote fitness and health. Includes instruction in fu...

 
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