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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
Public Health, General
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
6
18
30
42
54
66

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • French Studies 1
  • Korean Studies 0
  • Italian Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 66
Business
  • Actuarial Science 18
  • Business Administration and Management, General 16
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 6
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 4
  • Accounting 3
  • Finance, General 2
  • Fashion Merchandising 1
  • Business/Managerial Economics 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 14
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 2
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 15
Education
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 16
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 11
  • Education, General 5
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Creative Writing 9
  • English Language and Literature, General 5
  • English Literature (British and Commonwealth) 3
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 4
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Public Health, General 20
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 7
  • Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator 3
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 3
History
  • History, General 4
Legal Professions And Studies
  • International Law and Legal Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 8
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 6
  • Data Science, General 2
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 0
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 7
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 5
  • Chemistry, Other 1
  • Physical Sciences, Other 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 44
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 15
  • Criminology 13
  • Sociology, General 8
  • Cultural Anthropology 2
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 15
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 9
  • Illustration 7
  • Art/Art Studies, General 6
  • Painting 3
  • Photography 2
  • Printmaking 2
  • Jewelry Arts 1
  • Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 1
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
  • Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 1
  • Acting 0

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