All About Academics
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
- The student to faculty (instructor) ratio.
- The Majors offered at this college.
- What online and distance learning options are available.
Faculty Resources
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 2,473 undergraduate students at Arcadia University is 617. When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 10 to 1 which places Arcadia University among the best concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Arcadia University, there are 10 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the best regarding instructional attention. | |||||
| A slim percentage of the instructors (28.0%) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Arcadia University compares to the national average
Most Popular Majors Students Sign Up For
Arcadia University offers 89 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 60 majors within 21 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Arcadia University awarded 540 undergraduate degrees in 2016 - 2017.
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Biology | 0 | 74 | 74 |
| General Psychology | 0 | 61 | 61 |
| International Business | 0 | 32 | 32 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 0 | 29 | 29 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 0 | 28 | 28 |
Find out what Arcadia University's top fields of study and majors are
Additional Questions to Ask
- Are you looking for a lot of flexibility? Does this college offer online or summer classes that might help you finish your degree?
- Interested in graduate school? How many students from this college go on to achieve additional degrees?
- Will a degree from this school land you a job? How many graduates were employed full time a year after graduating?
