Arcadia University

Arcadia University is a private nonprofit four-year institution in Glenside, Pennsylvania. The university enrolls 3,851 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 59 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 64% and a retention rate of 81% (IPEDS 2023).

Arcadia offers professional programs in the healthcare field, including a Physician Associate/Assistant program at the bachelor's level and a Health/Health Care Administration/Management program at the associate level. These programs prepare students for clinical practice and healthcare management roles in a growing industry.

Situated in Glenside, a large suburban community just north of Philadelphia, Arcadia University provides students with proximity to one of the nation's largest healthcare markets. The Philadelphia metropolitan area is home to numerous hospitals, health systems, and medical research institutions, offering strong employment prospects for graduates of Arcadia's healthcare programs.