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How strong are the academics at Arcadia University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

10:1
Student to faculty ratio
16
Average class size
59%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Arcadia has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
110
10-19
255
20-29
157
30-39
8
40-49
2
50-99
1

Honors Programs

Arcadia University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Arcadia's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Arcadia University:

79%
First-year retention rate
59%
4-year grad rate
67%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Arcadia University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Psychology, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Criminology
7.2
18.96
30.72
42.48
54.24
66

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • French Studies 1
  • Italian Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 66
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 13
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 13
  • Accounting 10
  • Finance, General 7
  • Actuarial Science 5
  • Business/Managerial Economics 2
  • Business/Managerial Economics 2
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1
  • Finance, General 1
  • Business Administration and Management, General 1
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 18
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 2
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 21
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 1
Education
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 15
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 9
  • Education, General 6
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 11
  • Creative Writing 7
  • English Literature (British and Commonwealth) 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Public Health, General 14
  • Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator 4
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 4
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 1
History
  • History, General 8
Legal Professions And Studies
  • International Law and Legal Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 6
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 6
  • Data Science, General 2
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 0
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 13
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
  • Philosophy, Other 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 39
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 17
  • Political Science and Government, General 10
  • Sociology, General 6
  • Cultural Anthropology 1
  • Sociology, Other 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 9
  • Art/Art Studies, General 4
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 4
  • Illustration 3
  • Photography 2
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2
  • Printmaking 1
  • Acting 0
  • Painting 0
  • Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 0
  • Jewelry Arts 0
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