Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Philadelphia, PA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 121
Graduate Enrollment: 57
Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, very small, primarily nonresidential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 83.61%
Male/Female: 35% / 65% (2017)
First generation college students:
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 10.2% (2006)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 54.7% (2016)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 36.3% (2012)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 39.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 23.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 62.0%
Black: 5.8%
Hispanic: 3.3%
Asian: 3.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 12.4%
Non-resident alien: 7.4%
Unknown race: 4.1%
Black: 5.8%
Hispanic: 3.3%
Asian: 3.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 12.4%
Non-resident alien: 7.4%
Unknown race: 4.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $58,969
In-State tuition: $40,376Out-of-State tuition: $40,376
Estimated books and supplies: $1,768 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $18,252 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,040 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $18,252 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,040 (2022)
Average Family Income: $83,633 (2017)
Median Family Income: $46,414 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 29.9%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 50.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $22,309 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $237 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $26,780 |
| $30k-48k | $28,449 |
| $48k-75k | $21,609 |
| $75k-110k | $26,281 |
| $110k+ | $36,819 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 47%6-year graduation rate: 47%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 87.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $22,309 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,275 (2020)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $20,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 54.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 58.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 68.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 36.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 42.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $20,810 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $24,449 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Design and Applied Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 7 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Fine and Studio Arts. | 19 | $26,500 | $24,844 ($2,070) | $20,024 ($1,669) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 16 | $27,000 | $272 | $20,524 ($1,710) | $25,883 ($2,157) |
| Master's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 36 | $852 | $24,816 ($2,068) | $33,829 ($2,819) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Fine and Studio Arts. | 5 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $53,892Full time faculty: 41%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 4.0
School's endowment start of year: $37,096,362 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $46,134,820 (2022)