by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Arcadia University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Arcadia University amounted to $49,610 annually for undergraduate students. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $850; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,760 |
| Fees | $850 |
| Total | $49,610 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much will Arcadia University cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Arcadia University prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Arcadia University runs on the expensive side.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Arcadia University Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Arcadia University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $45,520 |
| Two Years Ago | $46,430 |
| One Year Ago | $47,590 |
| Most Recent Year | $48,760 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Arcadia has tracked over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition rose 2.5%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $50,829 for the coming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.39%, so a year from now students could pay around $50,794.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $50,794 |
| In 2 Years | $52,006 |
| In 3 Years | $53,247 |
| In 4 Years | $54,518 |
| In 5 Years | $55,819 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $210,565.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at Arcadia University, head to the Arcadia University Financial Aid page.
