Arcadia University
- Private
Arcadia University: international tuition 49,610 USD per year, one-year total cost 64,645 USD, acceptance rate 80.2%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110.
Getting in. The school admits 79.2% of applicants (5,296 of 6,688). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 553–650, Math 530–660, ACT 26–30. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 80+ or Duolingo 110+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 64,645 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/5. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at Arcadia University?
International tuition is 49,610 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 64,645 USD.
What English scores does Arcadia University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110.
What is the acceptance rate at Arcadia University?
The acceptance rate is 80.2%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Distance Grant / Venture Beyond AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
For students living outside Pennsylvania; the page does not say whether international students qualify.
Distinguished Scholarship / Presidential Distinguished ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page says applicants are automatically considered but does not mention international students, so it is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
NSF S-STEM ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
The NSF S-STEM scholarship is limited to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, nationals, or lawfully admitted refugees, so international students on visas are not eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: June 1, 2023 (outdated)
Need-Based Arcadia University GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page describes it for 'Domestic' students and requires FAFSA, but does not explicitly exclude international students, so it is unclear.
Deadline: Priority deadline March 15 for new students
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiSubmit your original or certified secondary school transcript with an English translation by a licensed translator.Required
- EssaysOptional
- Counselor recommendationOptional
- Teacher recommendationOptional
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Priority deadline for distinguished scholarships and accelerated programsScholarshipin92days
- Priority deadline for distinguished scholarships and certain programs (ROLLING)Scholarship+92 days
- Application date to be assured of consideration (Summer) (ROLLING)Application+109 days
- Application date to be assured of consideration (Fall) (ROLLING)Application+198 days
- Final enrollment deposit deadline (Edge program)Deposit+198 days
- Arcadia Edge application deadline (high school juniors)Application+259 days
What the school weighs in admission
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
- Class rankVery important
- GPAVery important
- RecommendationsVery important
- Application essayImportant
- Extracurricular activitiesImportant
- SATACTConsidered
- Talent / abilityConsidered
- Character / personal qualitiesConsidered
- InterviewNot considered
- First generationNot considered
- Alumni relationNot considered
- Geographical residenceNot considered
- State residencyNot considered
Admission odds in numbers
Credit for exams
AP scores of 3 or higher earn credit for comparable Arcadia courses.
Scores that count12345IB Higher Level courses typically earn credit at a score of 5 or higher if relevant to your degree.
Scores that count1234567
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data