Study at Arcadia UniversityArcadia University is a coeducational, private university of liberal arts located in Glenside, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in 1853 as Beaver College. It adopted its present name in 2001. The university campus sits upon an area of more than 75 acres. The university offers more than 60 Course Topics and over 7 academic departments. It grants several graduate and undergraduate degrees and various international programs. Arcadia University's athletics department sponsors many men's and women's sport teams. The university is a member of the NCAA Division III and competes in the Commonwealth Conference of the Middle Atlantic Corporation (MAC). Their sports teams are nicknamed the Knights. The Knights participate in several sports including baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, lacrosse, swimming, tennis, field hockey, softball, and volleyball. Profile of Arcadia University Arcadia is located in a large suburb, in Glenside, PA. The school is officially a Presbyterian Church (USA) school. Arcadia is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Doctoral degree. Course Topics The range of program offerings available from Arcadia is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students at the school often study drama and performing arts, education and teaching, and therapy and Counselling. Arcadia Selectivity The admissions department at Arcadia does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 500 to 610 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 590 or higher on the math SAT. Faculty The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff. Student Enrolment Arcadia offers classes to 3, 592 students (2, 843 full-time equivalent). Student Life The school has a large share of part-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation competitions. Arcadia Programs and Degrees
Contact: Arcadia Arcadia University 450 S Easton Rd Glenside, PA 19038-3295 General Phone: (215) 572-2900 http: //www.arcadia.edu | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
