78% of applicants to Arcadia University admitted for fall 2022
There were 6,321 people who applied to study at Arcadia University for fall 2022.
Data shows the four-year private not-for-profit institution in Glenside enrolled 3,026 students in fall 2022, including 1,870 in undergraduate and 1,156 in graduate programs. Around 3.2% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
At Arcadia University, 62% of undergraduates are residents of Pennsylvania, and 37% are from out of state, with 1% being international students.
The undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of students who identify as white (57%) and Black or African American (13%).
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
Since enrollment numbers are dropping, worries about student debt and college fees are now being raised, casting doubt on the necessity of attending college and discouraging prospective students.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals that do not equal 100%.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 6,321 | 34% | 66% |
| Admitted applicants | 4,930 | 30% | 68% |
| Enrolled | 493 | 35% | 61% |