Arcadia University:
A Top Ranked Regional University
The University
Founded in 1853, Arcadia is a private, co-educational, comprehensive University.
Arcadia is consistently ranked among the top Northern Regional Universities by U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges. This category contains over 150 schools. Barron's has designated the University a "Best Buy" since 1992.
The University is recognized for:
The College of Global Studies is ranked second in the nation by U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges and is recognized as one of the largest campus-based study abroad programs in the United States. The Center initiates foreign study for Arcadia students and students from other U.S. universities. Students may also enroll in special academic programs that Arcadia has established for American students in foreign countries.
The Center maintains over 100 programs in Australia, England, Equatorial Guinea, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Korea, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Mexico, Scotland, Spain and Wales, attracting more than 2,000 students from nearly 300 American colleges and universities annually. The Center offers programs for summer, fall or spring term or for a full year, in addition to special programs of varying duration.
Through its London Preview Program, Arcadia University sends first-year students in good standing to London during Spring Break for a week of learning and discovery, making the world a smaller place. The students pay just $245 for this cultural exchange, which includes airfare, housing and programming.
The innovative "London Preview" program is designed to expose first-year college students to the many advantages and rewards of study abroad and encourages them to study abroad again as undergraduates. During their London visit, students discover how living and learning in a new environment can broaden their horizons, increase their global understanding and provide unprecedented opportunities for personal growth.
Students participate in a variety of educational and social activities in England. They also have time to visit museums, attend plays and explore other components of London's diverse cultural community on their own.
A global perspective in the classroom.
Writing-Across-the-Curriculum and Problem-Solving and Critical-Thinking initiatives, which help students in all academic disciplines, develop critical communication and analytical skills.
Graduate programs in healthcare and two doctorate programs, one in special education, the other in physical therapy (PT). U.S. News & World Report ranked Arcadia's PT program ninth in the nation.
Thesis Day (in-depth, culminating senior projects).
Highly respected and competitive undergraduate programs in the sciences, as well as in business, communications, education and fine arts.
Community service initiatives.
Freshman Seminars encourage intellectual exploration and active participation in the generation and articulation of ideas.
The International Peace and Conflict Resolution Program is the only master's level peace curriculum in the country that requires a year of overseas study.
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The Campus
The University is located in Glenside, Pa., a suburb of Philadelphia.
Originally a private estate, the campus features the 105-year-old national historic landmark Grey Towers Castle and a blend of other historic and modern buildings.
Twelve major building construction and renovation projects have taken place on campus in the past 10 years, which include a state-of-the-art technology classroom building and new residence hall.
An $11 million library addition/renovation project will be completed in the fall of 2003, during Arcadia's 150th anniversary year. This major University initiative, which has included renaming the building Landman Library for Arcadia President Bette E. Landman, will provide much needed space for over 40,000 new books and periodicals, new technology for collaborative education and access to faculty and student learning partners, both on campus and around the globe.
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Student Body
Arcadia University serves a diverse student population of more than 3,000 students, half undergraduate, half graduate.
Faculty
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees are offered in more than 30 fields.
Graduate degrees include Master of Education, Master of Arts in International Peace and Conflict Resolution, Counseling, Education, English and Humanities, Master of Science in Genetic Counseling, Physician Assistant Program, Health Administration, Health Sciences, and doctorate programs in Physical Therapy and Special Education.
Student/Faculty Ratio
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Expenses
2002-2003 academic year: Tuition $18,660; Room and Board $8,290 (Total, $28,230 per year); Student fees $280; Graduate courses $440 per credit hour.
Financial Aid
Athletics
Campus Life
Students can also take part in department clubs, cultural and social events, residence hall activities, religious life, student publications, the radio and television station and more than 40 academic and special interest clubs.
Faculty Experts
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