Arcadia Student Population Stats

Very Good Diversity Overall

The overall diversity ranking is created by combining the results of racial, geographic, age and gender diversity.

Arcadia University is considered to be above average in overall diversity, and is ranked #1,002 nationwide.

This School is Considered Above Average in Racial Diversity

Ethnically-diverse college campuses offer students the opportunity to study and learn with undergraduates from racial and ethnic groups that are different from their own.

Arcadia University is ranked #1,560 in ethnic diversity nationwide with a student body composition that is above the national average.

Arcadia ranks above average in racial representation.

Average racial representation in the faculty.

Male-to-Female Ratio Below Average

If you're seeking a college with an equal amount of male and female students, this may not be the choice for you.

At Arcadia University, the disparity between men and women on campus is higher than the national average. The undergraduate student body at Arcadia is predominantly female.

This university is ranked at #2,611 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 689 males and 1,471 females.

The disparity between the counts of men and women at Arcadia University is higher than the national average.

The ratio of male to female faculty at Arcadia is above average.

Higher Than Average Chance your Roommate Will be From Another State

Would you prefer a college that attracts students from all across the United States? If so this may be a good option for you.

We examined where each of the school's admitted students lived before attending in order to come up with the geographic diversity rating.

About 56.3% of the students attending Arcadia University come from within Pennsylvania. Arcadia's rating of #560 makes it above average in this factor.

What is the Age Diversity of the Students?

Some learners prefer a campus filled with others who are a similar age to them, while some prefer a wide age range of students. Which is best for you?

The traditional student is between the ages of 18-21. At Arcadia University, 54.0% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Arcadia #1,734 in the nation for student age diversity.

Questions About Diversity

• What do we mean when we refer to diversity in college?

  Broadly speaking, diversity is the word we use to describe a mixture of individuals and ideas, and the traditions, belief cultures and systems that come with them. When most students seek diversity on campus, what they are looking for are opportunities to express themselves and find community with others who believe the same way, as well as opportunities to learn from those from different cultures and backgrounds.

• Is Arcadia supporting and attracting learners from all economic backgrounds?

  Even a school with great racial, ethnic and geographic diversity may not be diverse when it comes to the economic backgrounds of their students. To get a better idea of how Arcadia is supporting low-income students check the Financial Aid Page.

• How important is diversity to Arcadia?

  What are you seeking in regards to college diversity? Get a hold of the school to see what kind of support groups and clubs are offered to stimulate diverse perspectives.