Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Curry's yield is 4 pts higher than Arcadia's
Yield rate - 2
Arcadia's SAT midpoint is 25 points higher than Curry's
SAT midpoint - 3
Arcadia admits 80% vs. 88% at Curry
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- CurryOpen
- ArcadiaAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- CurryTest-optional
- ArcadiaTest-optional
How they read a record
Curry
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Arcadia
The high school record and a college-prep program are required; GPA and class rank are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Curry | Arcadia |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Considered |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why