MBA Admissions Requirements
In addition to the general admission requirements, the following program-specific requirements must be met:
- An M.B.A. application, including personal statements, to be completed online at http://apply.arcadia.edu.
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a recommended GPA of 3.0 or better.
- One official transcript from each college, university or professional school attended. Transfer credits included on a transcript must include grades earned; if not, an official transcript from the original school must be submitted. Transcripts must be sent from the issuing school in a sealed envelope and contain the appropriate signatures and seals to be considered official.
- Two letters of recommendation. The letters must be of a professional not personal nature.
- Test scores may be submitted if previous coursework does not indicate an appropriate background in quantitative knowledge. GRE or GMAT scores are preferred; however, CLEP examinations also may be submitted. A minimum quantitative score of 550 on the GRE or a total score of 500 on the GMAT is recommended.
- A minimum of two years of work experience. Students with exceptional undergraduate records with less work experience may be considered.
- A current professional résumé.
- A signed Statement of Intent to Study Abroad form.
- International applicants should visit www.arcadia.edu/international for detailed information on admission requirements and application procedures. Official results from the TOEFL or IELTS are required for all students for whom English is a second language except for non-native speakers of English who hold degrees or diplomas from post-secondary institutions in English-speaking countries (e.g. the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand). A course-by-course evaluation of all transcripts by an independent evaluation service based in the United States also is required.
All of the above information must be submitted by an applicant in order to be considered for acceptance.
Application Deadline
Application materials will be reviewed throughout the year. Semester start dates for the M.B.A. program will be the fall, spring and summer semesters of each academic year.
Deferred Admissions
Accepted students who want to defer their admission for one year must submit their request in writing to the program Director. Deferrals will be considered on a case-bycase basis. Once the deferral is granted, students must submit the required deposit to reserve their seat in the class. This deposit will be credited toward tuition. Students who are granted a deferral must understand that they will be subject to the prevailing tuition at the time of matriculation to the program.
Expenses
The Arcadia M.B.A. program is an excellent value for the money, and financing options are available to all matriculating (enrolled) students. Students are charged a standard amount per course, which is determined at the start of the program. This cost per course will remain fixed for all future semesters, provided there is no lapse in enrollment.
For the class entering summer 2009, fall 2009, students will be billed in 6 installments of $5,610 for a total program cost of $33,660. (Students taking concentration or certificate courses will be charged an additional $935/credit for these additional credits.)
Fees:
- Parking: There is no charge for parking after 4 p.m.
- No additional cost for one-week study abroad experiences.
Financial Aid
Graduate students who have been accepted into a degree program and are enrolled for at least 6 credits per semester are eligible to apply for financial aid. For more information, visit www.arcadia.edu/financialaid regarding required forms and documents, most of which can be submitted online.
Graduate assistantships are available to all students registered for 9 credits or more per semester. Students may apply for assistantships upon acceptance and registration. Questions regarding graduate assistantships should be directed to the College of Graduate Studies at 215-572-2925.
Federal Loans
Graduate students are eligible to borrow through the federal Stafford Loan and federal PLUS Loan programs. Arcadia University, in partnership with AES/PHEAA, offers the no-fee Arcadia University Preferred Stafford Loan program, which provides students with benefits that include:
- Origination and guarantee fee waivers
- Interest rate reduction during repayment
- Superior administration and servicing
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All financial aid paperwork not submitted online should be sent to the Office of Enrollment Management/Financial Aid. Please e-mail finaid@arcadia.edu or call 1-877-ARCADIA (1-877-272-2342) with additional questions.
Arcadia University
Office of Enrollment Management
450 S. Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038
Phone: 1-877-ARCADIA (1-877-272-2342) or 215-572-2910
E-mail: admiss@arcadia.edu
