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How strong are the academics at Arcadia University?

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

11:1
Student to faculty ratio
15
Average class size

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 11:1. 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
117
10-19
241
20-29
113
30-39
8
40-49
2

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:

81%
First-year retention 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
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Business Administration and Management, General
Criminology
8.8
18.64
28.48
38.32
48.16
58

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • French Studies 1
  • French Studies 1
  • Korean Studies 1
  • Italian Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 58
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 17
  • Actuarial Science 10
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 7
  • Accounting 6
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 5
  • Finance, General 5
  • Business/Managerial Economics 3
  • Business Administration and Management, General 2
  • Business/Managerial Economics 1
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 1
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 24
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 5
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 14
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 1
Education
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 11
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 6
  • Education, General 5
  • Education, General 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Creative Writing 14
  • English Language and Literature, General 10
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 10
  • Public Health, General 9
  • Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator 2
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 1
History
  • History, General 11
Legal Professions And Studies
  • International Law and Legal Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 13
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 11
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 2
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 1
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 1
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 12
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 2
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 7
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 44
  • Psychology, General 1
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 17
  • Political Science and Government, General 13
  • Sociology, General 2
  • Cultural Anthropology 2
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 14
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 8
  • Art/Art Studies, General 6
  • Illustration 5
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2
  • Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 2
  • Jewelry Arts 1
  • Painting 1
  • Art/Art Studies, General 1
  • Photography 1
  • Printmaking 0
  • Acting 0

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