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7.1%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.4%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
3.8%	Asian or Pacific Islander
6.2%	Hispanic
68.7%	White (non-Hispanic)
0.9%	total international (nonresident aliens)
12.9%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

Undergraduate breakdown:


7.9%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.3%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
3.4%	Asian or Pacific Islander
4.1%	Hispanic
70.5%	White (non-Hispanic)
1.4%	total international (nonresident aliens)
12.4%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT

Campus size:

81 acres

City or town school is located in:

Glenside

Population of city/town:

25,000

Locations of branch/satellite campuses:

Branch campus in Wilmington, DE.

Nearest major city:

Philadelphia

Distance of nearest major city:

6 miles

Online campus map:

www.arcadia.edu/
prospective/
default.aspx?id=1565

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Institution offers housing:

yes

Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year:

yes

Housing types (% in housing type, if given):

coed dorms (45%)
women's dorms (5%)
single-student apartments (47%)
special housing for disabled students (3%)

Percent of freshmen who live in school housing:

76%

Percent of students who live in school housing:

65%

Percent of students who live off campus:

35%

Percent of all students who have cars on campus:

50%

Student conduct policies:

class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited

Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age:

yes

STUDY FACILITIES

Every student is required to lease or own a computer:

Every student is required to take a computer course:

Computer equipment is provided in:

residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s)

Total number of microcomputers available to students:

375

Internet access provided to all students:

yes

E-mail services/accounts provided to all students:

yes

School has a library on campus:

yes

Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:

Art galleries, art center, theatre, auditorium, fine arts graphics labs, photo studio and darkrooms, pottery kilns, metals studio, observatory, greenhouse.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Remedial learning services:

reading, writing, math, study skills

Additional services offered:

nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance, education enhancement center, math lab, writing center, language center.

Counseling services:

minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, Alcohol and other drug counseling.

Career placement services:

co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training

Services for students with disabilities:

note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, interpreters for hearing-impaired, adaptive equipment, braille services

Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped:

mostly

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Number of social fraternities on campus:

Number of social sororities on campus:

Student activities:

student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station

School newspaper(s):

The Tower

Number of honor societies:

Total number of registered organizations:

Campus-based religious organizations:

Arcadia Christian Fellowship, Hillel, Newman Club

Minority student organizations:

Asian Students in America, Black Awareness Society, Latino Association, Hindu Cultural Society, Muslim Student Association

International student organizations:

International Club

Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:

American Sign Language club, Amnesty international, Arcadia Special athletes animation society, billiards club, environmental action coalition, Habitat for Humanity, Model UN, Politically Incorrect, Rotoract, Society for Castle Restoration, Students Against Destructive Decisions, For the Women, DIFFERENCE Social Justice, PEERs Health and Wellness, Alumni Association, cheerleading club, equestrian club, martial arts club, roller hockey club, Skyward Rock Climbing, ping pong club, Enthymion

ATHLETICS

School has an athletic program:

yes

Athletic director:

Shirley Liddle,
Director of Athletics

Director of women's athletics:

Shirley Liddle,
Director of Athletics

School colors:

scarlet and gray

School mascot:

Knights

Athletic conference memberships:

Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Association

Sports offered

Scholarships?

Athletic Assoc.

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports:

30%

Athletic facilities:

athletic and recreation center, swimming pool

GETTING AWAY

Public transportation serves campus:

yes

Nearest international airport:

Philadelphia (20 miles)

Nearest passenger train service:

Glenside (1 mile)

Nearest passenger bus service:

Philadelphia (10 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS

Institutional employment is available:

yes

Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus:

10%

Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are:

fair

Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term:

AFTER GRADUATION

Percent of graduates who pursue further study:

33% immediately, 39% within one year of graduation, 40% within 5 years of graduation

List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:

Arcadia University, Drexel University, Jefferson College of Health Professions, St. Joseph's University, Temple University, University of Pennsylvania, Eastern University, Princeton University, Rowan University, University of Central Florida, University of Delaware, University of North Carolina, University of Vermont.

Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major:

72% within six months of graduation, 86% within one year of graduation

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