| Screen last updated on: January 2009 |
| Total undergraduates: |
2,119 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
1,903 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
216 |
| Total graduate students: |
1,476 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
472 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
1,004 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Northeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
28% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 5.7% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.7% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 4.4% | Hispanic |
| 82.8% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 2.3% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 1.9% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 7.4% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.1% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.6% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 3.2% | Hispanic |
| 81.5% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.6% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 3.6% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
81 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Glenside |
| Population of city/town: |
25,000 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies at the Glenside Campus and at a campus site in Wilmington, Delaware. |
| Nearest major city: |
Philadelphia |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
6 miles |
| Online campus map: |
www.arcadia.edu/visit |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (49%)
- single-student apartments (46%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
78% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
67% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
33% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
50% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s) |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
350 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art galleries, art center, theatre, auditorium, fine arts graphics labs, photo studio and darkrooms, pottery kilns, metals studio, observatory, greenhouse. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance, Education enhancement center, math lab, writing center, math lab, language center. |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, Alcohol and other drug counseling. |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, interpreters for hearing-impaired, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
mostly |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
0 |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
0 |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Tower |
| Number of honor societies: |
14 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
81 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Arcadia Christian Fellowship, Hillel, Newman Club. |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Asian Students in America, Black Awareness Society, International Club, Latino Association. |
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| International student organizations: |
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International Club. |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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American sign language club, politically incorrect, Rotoract, society for castle restoration, student activist, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Student Alumni Association, environmental action coalition, billiards club, cheerleading club, equestrian club, Amnesty international, martial arts club, roller hockey club, skyward rock climbing, table tennis club, Enythmion, the ARC radio, Gargoyle literary magazine, animation society,special athletes association, for the Women, Habitat for Humanity, DIFFERENCE social justice, model United Nations, PEERS health and wellness. |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Shirley Liddle,
Director of Athletics |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Shirley Liddle,
Director of Athletics |
| School colors: |
scarlet and gray |
| School mascot: |
Knights |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Association (MASCAC). |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | |
| Men's basketball | no | |
| Men's cross-country | no | |
| Men's golf | no | |
| Men's soccer | no | |
| Men's swimming | no | |
| Men's tennis | no | |
| Women's basketball | no | |
| Women's cross-country | no | |
| Women's field hockey | no | |
| Women's lacrosse | no | |
| Women's soccer | no | |
| Women's softball | no | |
| Women's swimming | no | |
| Women's tennis | no | |
| Women's volleyball | no | |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
30% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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Recreation and athletic center, swimming pool. |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Philadelphia (20 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
na (near campus) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Glenside (1 mile) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Philadelphia (10 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
10% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
24% immediately, 39% within one year of graduation, 40% within 5 years of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Arcadia University,Drexel University,Jefferson College of Health Professions,St. Joseph's University,Temple University,University of Pennsylvania. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
75% within six months of graduation, 86% within one year of graduation |
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