Arcadia University's published cost of attendance is $64,645. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $23,127, middle-income families pay around $25,978, and higher-income families pay approximately $34,339.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $64,645 |
| Tuition and Fees | $49,610 |
| Room and Board | $17,180 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$35,179 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $29,466 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $23,127 |
| $30–48k | $25,388 |
| $48–75k | $25,978 |
| $75–110k | $28,654 |
| $110k+ | $34,339 |
Arcadia University's published cost of attendance is $64,645. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $23,127, middle-income families pay around $25,978, and higher-income families pay approximately $34,339. Azimuth ranks Arcadia University #1216 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Arcadia University meets demonstrated financial need through a combination of need-based scholarships, grants, and federal aid programs. Families apply using the FAFSA, and the university works with students to construct aid packages that bridge the gap between sticker price and net price. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs to support access across income levels. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $29,652; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $60,044, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Arcadia University earn median 4-year earnings of $60,044, placing Arcadia University in the 45.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,200 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Arcadia University in the 40.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Arcadia University #766 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect the institution's concentration in biological sciences and health-related fields, which tend to support steady career progression and earnings growth through the early career years. The earnings pattern is anchored in health professions and life sciences. Biology, General is the largest program with 60 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $73,377, performing at 1.3x the national benchmark for the field per the program-ranking methodology. The Psychology, General program graduates 45 students with median 4-year earnings of $55,517, also performing above benchmark at 1.1x. Communication and Media Studies and Business Administration round out the largest programs, with Criminology rounding out the top five. The dominance of Biological Sciences — which represents the institution's primary degree focus — helps explain why Arcadia's graduates see earnings outcomes that track above the median for comparable private institutions and benefit from strong employer demand in healthcare and life sciences sectors.
