Arcadia University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$46,220

Cost of attendance at Arcadia University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$46,220

Cost of attendance at Arcadia University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Arcadia University was $26,949. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Arcadia University

Arcadia University net price calculator

$26,949

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Pennsylvania's average	$17,850
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Arcadia University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$26,949	$2,627 (9%)	$23,614	$22,877	$25,081	$25,335	$30,435
2021	$29,576	$536 (2%)	$23,979	$25,459	$27,003	$28,974	$33,396
2020	$29,040	$835 (3%)	$22,224	$24,887	$24,336	$27,290	$34,407
2019	$28,205	$638 (2%)	$20,884	$22,486	$24,086	$25,506	$28,032
2018	$27,567	$96	$20,813	$21,309	$26,942	$27,112	$28,422
2017	$27,471	$839 (3%)	$21,108	$24,522	$24,950	$26,842	$29,059
2016	$26,632	$339 (1%)	$20,266	$22,794	$22,964	$25,556	$31,592
2015	$26,293	$142	$20,326	$20,531	$23,738	$25,726	$24,964
2014	$26,151	--	$21,046	$21,223	$23,573	$26,540	$27,357

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Arcadia University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$70,220	$1,880 (3%)	$46,220	$22,500	$1,500
2021	$68,340	$1,802 (3%)	$45,340	$21,500	$1,500
2020	$66,538	$1,066 (2%)	$44,440	$20,598	$1,500
2019	$65,472	$2,177 (3%)	$43,580	$20,392	$1,500
2018	$63,295	$1,450 (2%)	$42,330	$19,465	$1,500
2017	$61,845	$1,535 (3%)	$40,920	$19,425	$1,500
2016	$60,310	$1,254 (2%)	$39,560	$19,250	$1,500
2015	$59,056	$1,160 (2%)	$38,160	$19,396	$1,500
2014	$57,896	$1,296 (2%)	$36,810	$19,586	$1,500
2013	$56,600	--	$35,620	$19,580	$1,400

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Arcadia University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,036 dormitories available to its students at $9,000 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Arcadia University is $1,000 per month.
Does Arcadia University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Arcadia University for one academic year is $5,170, which works out to $574 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Arcadia University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,500.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Arcadia University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,100

If living off-campus, with family: $3,850

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,100
How much is Arcadia University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $30 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Arcadia University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Arcadia University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$745	$768
For out-of-state students	$745	$768

Housing and Meal

Arcadia University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Arcadia University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,170	$9,000	N/A	19	1,036
2021	$5,050	$9,000	N/A	19	1,135
2020	$4,900	$9,000	N/A	19	1,135
2019	$4,800	$9,000	N/A	19	1,301
2018	$4,660	$9,000	N/A	19	1,339
2017	$4,500	$9,000	N/A	14	1,330
2016	$4,200	$9,000	N/A	14	1,249

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Arcadia University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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