SAT and ACT scores

Arcadia University SAT and ACT scores

Glenside, PA · private college · 1,890 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.

Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026

SAT, middle 50%1065–1265Reading and Writing plus Math
SAT Reading and Writing550–65025th to 75th percentile
SAT Math515–61525th to 75th percentile
Average SAT1190Of students who sent scores
About the same on the CLT68–90From the CLT's own concordance
Admit rate80%Of applicants admitted

Test policy and the CLT

  • SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Arcadia University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
  • CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.

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Questions people ask

What SAT score do you need for Arcadia University?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Arcadia University scored 1065 to 1265, with an average of 1190. A score at or above 1170 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.

Does Arcadia University require the SAT or ACT?

Arcadia University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.

Does Arcadia University accept the CLT?

Arcadia University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.

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