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Pennsylvania College of Art and Design

Lancaster, PA · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website

Admission rate
99%
Open
Average net price
$33,456
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings
$36,746
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is a private nonprofit college in Lancaster, PA with 400 undergraduates. It admits 99% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $33,456 per year ($26,342 for families earning under $30,000). 69% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $36,746 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
99%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
677
Fall 2023
Admitted
311
Fall 2023
Yield
31%
of admitted students enrolled

What Pennsylvania College of Art and Design looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesRequired
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$49,050
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$33,309

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$26,342
  • $30–48k$27,919
  • $48–75k$30,676
  • $75–110k$33,861
  • $110k+$43,046

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Outcomes

Graduation rate
69%
Freshman retention
85%
Median earnings
$36,746
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$27,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
400
Student–faculty ratio
10:1
Receive Pell grants
51%
  • White62%
  • Hispanic3%
  • Black15%
  • Asian5%

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design FAQ

What is Pennsylvania College of Art and Design's acceptance rate?+

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design admits 99% of applicants, which makes it open.

Is Pennsylvania College of Art and Design test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Pennsylvania College of Art and Design?+

In Fall 2023, 677 students applied to Pennsylvania College of Art and Design and 311 were admitted; 95 enrolled.

Does Pennsylvania College of Art and Design consider legacy status?+

No. Pennsylvania College of Art and Design reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Pennsylvania College of Art and Design require an essay?+

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Pennsylvania College of Art and Design cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $49,050 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $33,456.

What is Pennsylvania College of Art and Design's graduation rate?+

69% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Data notes for Pennsylvania College of Art and Design

  • Admission rate: The admission rate moved more than 25 percentage points from the prior year’s IPEDS counts; check with the college.

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