Arcadia [Noun]: An Ideal Place to Be.

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DISTINCTIVE, FLEXIBLE CURRICULUM

Follow your academic path.

At Arcadia, you'll design a path tailored to your interests, learn from expert faculty, and conduct collaborative research.

Pursue your passions.

A liberal arts education expands your view of the world and helps you find your place in it. Browse programs.

Pursue your passions.

A liberal arts education expands your view of the world and helps you find your place in it. Browse programs.

Expand your skill set.

Give yourself a professional edge, learn a new language, explore your creative side, or simply study what interests you.

Expand your skill set.

Give yourself a professional edge, learn a new language, explore your creative side, or simply study what interests you.

Study in quality academic facilities.

Students have access to state-of-the-art labs, studios, and classroom spaces that foster exploration.

Study in quality academic facilities.

Students have access to state-of-the-art labs, studios, and classroom spaces that foster exploration.

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CONNECT WITH STAFF AND STUDENTS

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CONNECT WITH STAFF AND STUDENTS

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CONNECT WITH STAFF AND STUDENTS

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HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Find your place.

With places to eat, grab coffee, study, work out, game, and get some sun, campus will become a second home in no time.

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Live.

We have seven on-campus residence halls, including Grey Towers Castle.

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Commute.

Our commuter lounge is equipped with lockers, a kitchenette, and comfortable study spaces.

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Explore.

Arcadia is just a short train ride from Center City Philadelphia.

Get to know us.

“It is a beautiful thing to be surrounded by people who know what they want and [go] for it. You can be that person, too.”

- Jasmin Ramirez '21, Psychology major from Immokalee, Fla.

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OUTLETS FOR YOUR PASSIONS

Join activities and clubs.

Sports, intramurals, clubs, organizations, performances, and exhibitions—we’ve got ’em.

Compete.

Arcadia Athletics includes 26 Middle Atlantic Conference NCAA Division III teams and more than 15 intramural sports.

Compete.

Arcadia Athletics includes 26 Middle Atlantic Conference NCAA Division III teams and more than 15 intramural sports.

Create.

We have dynamic production spaces, galleries, and venues for you to show off and develop your creativity.

Create.

We have dynamic production spaces, galleries, and venues for you to show off and develop your creativity.

Lead.

Students organize events, strengthen their skills, and expand community engagement on campus.

Lead.

Students organize events, strengthen their skills, and expand community engagement on campus.

Learn everywhere.

DEVELOP YOUR GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

Learn everywhere.

DEVELOP YOUR GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

Learn everywhere.

DEVELOP YOUR GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

Our esteemed reputation comes from more than 70 years of developing academic, internship, and service-learning opportunities around the world.

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Nationally Ranked

U.S. News & World Report ranked Arcadia among the top universities for study abroad in the United States.

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One-Of-A-Kind

Our unique programs include Preview, a two-credit course with a low-cost international excursion over spring break.

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Accessible

80% of the Class of 2019 used their passports before graduating, earning academic credits in 37 countries.

Take the leap.

"My greatest achievement was [traveling] 3,000 miles away from home through the First-Year Study Abroad Experience. It marked a purposeful investment in myself, my future, and the pursuit of my dreams. All of my achievements since directly correspond to that leap of faith."

- Joe Spearot ’14, Biology and Chemistry graduate and quality assurance technician at Dogfish Head Brewery

NEXT STEPS

Become a Knight.

We'll help you define and achieve your personal and professional goals.

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We look forward to reviewing your application and getting to know you.

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Finance.

We’ll work closely with you and your family to create a financial plan that fits your needs. At Arcadia, 99% of full-time undergraduates receive grants and scholarships. 

Finance.

We’ll work closely with you and your family to create a financial plan that fits your needs. At Arcadia, 99% of full-time undergraduates receive grants and scholarships. 

Succeed.

97.4% of the Class of 2019 secured careers, graduate school placements, or service positions within six to nine months after graduation.

Succeed.

97.4% of the Class of 2019 secured careers, graduate school placements, or service positions within six to nine months after graduation.

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