Arcadia University Regular Decision Acceptance Rate

For the application year 2024, Arcadia University has an impressive Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rate of 77.6%, with 3,793 applicants and 2,942 accepted. This follows a strong acceptance rate of 85.5% from the previous year (2023), which saw 6,195 applicants, indicating a slight increase in selectivity year-over-year. Historical data reveals a downward trend in acceptance rates, from 85.5% in 2023 to 74% in 2020, and even lower rates of 64% and 62% in 2019 and 2018 respectively. With a current acceptance rate of 80.2% for all applicants, Arcadia continues to demonstrate a welcoming approach while navigating shifting applicant numbers.