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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Arcadia University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

79
%
Acceptance rate
3.34
Average High School GPA

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Arcadia University?

79%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Arcadia accepted 79% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 10,009 people applied and 8,153 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
5513 / 6587 (84%)
Men
2519 / 3422 (74%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Arcadia University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

7%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 7% ended up enrolling at Arcadia University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Arcadia University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Arcadia considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Arcadia University?

3.34
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Arcadia University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.34. 21% of freshmen who attended Arcadia were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 51% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
8%
3.75-3.99
17%
3.50-3.74
21%
3.25-3.49
16%
3.00-3.24
15%
2.50-2.99
15%
2.00-2.49
8%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

12%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

2%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
515
75th Percentile
615
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
550
75th Percentile
650
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1070
75th Percentile
1265
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