Arcadia University
About
Located just outside Philadelphia in Glenside, Pennsylvania, Arcadia University is nationally renowned for its pioneering study abroad programs—including its signature "Preview" travel experience for first-year students—and its picturesque campus anchored by the historic Grey Towers Castle. The university’s academic excellence is highlighted by highly ranked programs in the health sciences, particularly its top-tier physical therapy and physician assistant studies, alongside strong offerings in forensic science, education, and the arts. On campus, students enjoy a welcoming, close-knit community characterized by collaborative learning, active NCAA Division III athletics, and easy train access to downtown Philadelphia's vibrant internship and social scene. This distinct combination of a supportive, castle-ringed local campus and a deeply ingrained global perspective makes Arcadia an exceptional choice for adventurous, community-minded scholars.
Wikipedia:Arcadia University is a private university in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania, United States, with a Glenside mailing address. The university enrolls approximately 3,200 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students. The 94-acre Glenside campus features Grey Towers Castle, a National Historic Landmark; the university also includes a campus in Christiana, Delaware, as well as several centers around the world.
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Arcadia University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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