Arcadia University Admission
Application Fee
$30
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
79.19%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
7.93%
Freshmen Enrollment
489
SAT Scores
1,195
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 6,321 students have applied and 4,903 students have allowed to admit to Arcadia University (Acceptance rate: 77.57%). Beaver College's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 9.97 % where 489 students have finally enrolled out of 4,903 admitted students.
Beaver College acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Carlow University and East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 87.73%).
Beaver College enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 19.91%).
How to Apply to Arcadia University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Beaver College. Beaver College offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Beaver College and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Arcadia University is 1,195 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Arcadia University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,105). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Arcadia University | 1,195 | 28 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,105 | 24 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania | 1,157 | 73 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Arcadia University, 104 students submitted SAT scores (22% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,195 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 558 | 610 | 680 |
| Mathematics | 530 | 595 | 640 |
| Total | 1,088 | 1,205 | 1,320 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Arcadia University, 18 students submitted ACT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 24 | 26 | 29 |
| English | 20 | 25 | 31 |
| Mathematics | 22 | 26 | 27 |
Beaver College Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Arcadia University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Formal demonstration of competencies, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |