Venture Into the Unknown
Our distinctive programs will deepen your understanding of the world—and your place in it.
![Student uses palette knife to spread blue, red, orange, black, and white oil paint on a canvas mounted on the studio wall.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2022/05/09/student-painting-in-studio_explore-scaled-opt.jpg.webp)
![A group of students work an electronic project together.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/24/computer_science_students_explore-carousel-opt.jpg)
![An instructor and student work in a lab on a biology project.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2022/05/09/biology_class_lab-proejct_explore-scaled-opt.jpg.webp)
![Communications students do online research in class.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/24/communications_class_explore-carousel-opt-1500x844.webp?ver=1718037675)
![Two students perform on stage while wearing historical costumes.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2022/05/09/theater_students_perfrom_wearing_historical-attire-scaled-opt.jpg.webp)
![Student uses palette knife to spread blue, red, orange, black, and white oil paint on a canvas mounted on the studio wall.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2022/05/09/student-painting-in-studio_explore-scaled-opt.jpg.webp)
![A group of students work an electronic project together.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/24/computer_science_students_explore-carousel-opt.jpg)
![An instructor and student work in a lab on a biology project.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2022/05/09/biology_class_lab-proejct_explore-scaled-opt.jpg.webp)
![Communications students do online research in class.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/24/communications_class_explore-carousel-opt-1500x844.webp?ver=1718037675)
![Two students perform on stage while wearing historical costumes.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2022/05/09/theater_students_perfrom_wearing_historical-attire-scaled-opt.jpg.webp)
Arcadia is ranked among the Princeton Review’s “Best Northeastern” universities and U.S. News & World Report's top Regional Universities in the North.
Guided by your interests, you’ll be prepared to think critically, communicate effectively, and lead in your field.
You can research alongside expert faculty, develop creative projects in one-of-a-kind facilities, and work with career mentors to define (and achieve) your goals.
You'll participate in experiential learning opportunities that enrich your education and prepare you for life after Arcadia.
In most cases, you won’t need to choose a major when you apply (many students declare by sophomore year). Our range of majors and minors encourage exploration, and our dedicated advisers will help you every step of the way.
Arcadia is ranked among the Princeton Review’s “Best Northeastern” universities and U.S. News & World Report's top Regional Universities in the North.
Guided by your interests, you’ll be prepared to think critically, communicate effectively, and lead in your field.
You can research alongside expert faculty, develop creative projects in one-of-a-kind facilities, and work with career mentors to define (and achieve) your goals.
You'll participate in experiential learning opportunities that enrich your education and prepare you for life after Arcadia.
In most cases, you won’t need to choose a major when you apply (many students declare by sophomore year). Our range of majors and minors encourage exploration, and our dedicated advisers will help you every step of the way.
![In the spring students meet on the lawn by Grey Towers.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/students_outside_castle_explore-carousel-opt.webp)
![Two students reading in residence hall room.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2022/02/25/residence_hall_explore-carousel-scaled-opt.jpg.webp)
![Two students working and distributing bags at an inclusive event.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/25/community_service_explore-carousel-scaled-opt.jpg)
![A leader of a meeting takes notes about equity and justice.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/25/bio_lab_dual_enrollment-carousel-scaled-opt.jpg)
![Student playing hockey in an ice rink.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2022/05/09/Hockey-Student_Explore-1-1500x844.jpg.webp)
![In the spring students meet on the lawn by Grey Towers.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/students_outside_castle_explore-carousel-opt.webp)
![Two students reading in residence hall room.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2022/02/25/residence_hall_explore-carousel-scaled-opt.jpg.webp)
![Two students working and distributing bags at an inclusive event.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/25/community_service_explore-carousel-scaled-opt.jpg)
![A leader of a meeting takes notes about equity and justice.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/25/bio_lab_dual_enrollment-carousel-scaled-opt.jpg)
![Student playing hockey in an ice rink.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2022/05/09/Hockey-Student_Explore-1-1500x844.jpg.webp)
We offer seven residence halls and unique spaces for you to unwind on our picturesque campus in Glenside, Pa.
Our housing options—from traditional residence halls to apartments—will help you gain skills and independence as you progress through your academic career.
Our inclusive community will encourage and inspire you to effect change locally and globally.
We instill a commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in all we do.
With 26 athletic teams, more than 60 student organizations, and various service opportunities, we’ll encourage you to discover new interests, showcase your talents, and drive social change.
We offer seven residence halls and unique spaces for you to unwind on our picturesque campus in Glenside, Pa.
Our housing options—from traditional residence halls to apartments—will help you gain skills and independence as you progress through your academic career.
Our inclusive community will encourage and inspire you to effect change locally and globally.
We instill a commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in all we do.
With 26 athletic teams, more than 60 student organizations, and various service opportunities, we’ll encourage you to discover new interests, showcase your talents, and drive social change.
![Arcadia students take a group selfie in Shanghai, China.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2022/07/25/13.-Shanghai-Preview_Explorecta-image-horizontal-opt.jpg.webp)
![An Arcadia student smiling with London Bridge in the background.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2022/07/25/14-london-bridge-cta-collage-square.jpg.webp)
![An Arcadia student smiling with a European cathedral behind him.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2022/07/25/15.-student-in-italy_explore-cta-collage-vertical.jpg.webp)
Venture Beyond Borders
No matter your academic path, you’ll be introduced to new people, cultures, and ideas through our nationally ranked global programs. You might take thought-provoking courses in London, study culture and identity in Barcelona, or explore the deserts of Oman—during your first year.
Venture Toward Success
![Mark Trejo smiles while wearing graduation cap and gown.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/25/Mark_Trejo_Explore-multi-test-1-732x1024.jpg)
For Accounting graduate Mark Trejo ’21, Arcadia University is about “enjoying every moment, having fun, and leaving your mark everywhere you go.” The first-generation student completed internships at the Guadalupe Center and Lipman Family Farms before accepting a position at one of the country’s top auditing firms near his hometown of Immokalee, Fla.
![Zac Fiss smiling and sitting at a table.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/25/Zac_Fiss_Explore-multi-test-732x1024.jpg)
Arcadia’s Psychology and Sociology programs inspired Zac Fiss ’21 to help children cope with crises. While working at a therapeutic nursery through our Intern Philly program, Fiss was offered a position with Devereux’s Children Behavioral Health Services. On campus, launching Arcadia’s Psychology club and serving as a resident assistant confirmed his path: “It exposed me to different needs, backgrounds, and issues.”
![Mya Brown smiles while sitting at a table indoors.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/25/Mya_Brown_Explore-multi-test-731x1024.jpg)
Moved by her brother’s fatal battle with Hydrocephalus, Graphic Design major Mya Brown ’21 worked with the Hydrocephalus Association to develop their website and marketing materials as part of her Capstone. The project helped her land a junior graphic designer position in Philadelphia: “I got experience beyond design, like working with clients and setting up contracts.”
**Average based on Class of 2018, 2019, and 2020 post-graduate survey results.