Arcadia University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Arcadia University?

Arcadia is a private university that charges the same published undergraduate tuition to in-state and out-of-state students. In the 2024-25 cost figures, full-time undergraduate tuition was $48,760 and required fees were $850. Those charges alone did not include housing, meals, books, transportation, or personal expenses.

The same reporting period listed typical annual room and board at $17,660 and books and supplies at $1,500. Adding those amounts to tuition and required fees gives $68,770 before transportation and personal expenses; it is an illustrative subtotal, not an individual student's complete bill or official aid offer. Housing choice, meal plan, course materials, and commuting can change the total. Graduate tuition and program-specific charges follow different schedules.

Published cost is also different from net price, which accounts for grant and scholarship aid. For students in families earning $48,000 or less, the reported average net price was $25,388; for families earning more than $110,000, it was $34,339. Those averages do not guarantee a particular award. About 99% of students received some form of financial aid in the reported period, while 61% had student loans. Applicants should compare their own aid offer's grants, loans, work-study, and remaining balance separately - especially because loans must generally be repaid.

Eligible students may be considered for federal grants and loans, Pennsylvania state aid, and institutional scholarships. Financial-aid requirements and priority dates can differ by award and applicant type, so completing the FAFSA and reviewing Arcadia's scholarship terms promptly are important steps. Military education benefits may also be relevant to eligible students, but their value depends on an individual's benefit eligibility and enrollment circumstances.

What are the work-study opportunities at Arcadia University?

Arcadia students may seek part-time employment while enrolled, and eligible students may receive Federal Work-Study as part of a financial-aid offer. Work-study is not a grant credited in full to a tuition bill: students generally earn wages by working approved hours in an eligible job.

Eligibility for Federal Work-Study depends on financial need, available funding, and the student's aid package. An award does not by itself place a student in a position. Students can ask the financial-aid or student-employment office how openings are posted, whether a role requires work-study eligibility, and how hours fit around classes. Ordinary campus jobs may have different funding rules, while internships may be paid, unpaid, or taken for academic credit under separate policies.

For career development beyond a paycheck, Arcadia's career resources can help students explore majors and occupations, prepare application materials, search for internships and jobs, and practice interviewing. Students should check which appointments, employer events, and job-search tools are available to their applicant category. Access to career support should not be mistaken for a guaranteed internship or job offer.