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Acceptance Rate History
Arcadia University
PA · Current rate: 79%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 79.19% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 77.57% | 6,321 | 4,903 |
| 2021 | 82.42% | 5,636 | 4,645 |
| 2020 | 73.63% | 8,884 | 6,541 |
| 2019 | 65.67% | 10,216 | 6,709 |
| 2018 | 64.16% | 9,243 | 5,930 |
| 2017 | 62.29% | 8,931 | 5,563 |
| 2016 | 63.27% | 8,984 | 5,684 |
| 2015 | 59.26% | 9,641 | 5,713 |
| 2014 | 58.8% | 9,634 | 5,665 |
| 2013 | 59.69% | 9,608 | 5,735 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Arcadia University's acceptance rate has increased from 59.7% in 2013 to 79.2% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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