The University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,395
Graduate Enrollment: 160
Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 85.15%
Male/Female: 36% / 64% (2017)
First generation college students: 20.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.2% (1999)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 78.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 65.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 53.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 41.2% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 50.7%
Black: 20.1%
Hispanic: 14.2%
Asian: 3.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 0.7%
Non-resident alien: 1.7%
Unknown race: 8.7%
Black: 20.1%
Hispanic: 14.2%
Asian: 3.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 0.7%
Non-resident alien: 1.7%
Unknown race: 8.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $52,730
In-State tuition: $48,530Out-of-State tuition: $48,530
Estimated books and supplies: $1,314 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $17,630 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,520 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $16,326 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,520 (2022)
Average Family Income: $95,687 (2017)
Median Family Income: $78,322 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 34.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 87.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $21,274 |
| $30k-48k | $22,949 |
| $48k-75k | $23,672 |
| $75k-110k | $26,755 |
| $110k+ | $28,349 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 62%6-year graduation rate: 68%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 90.3% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $23,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $24,270 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 65.6% (2015) |
| @3 year | 70.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 81.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 45.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 51.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $18,810 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $31,945 (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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Museology/Museum Studies. | 16 | $41,582 ($3,465) | $42,356 ($3,530) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry. | 18 | $25,427 ($2,119) | $41,308 ($3,442) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dance. | 57 | $27,000 | $286 | $16,352 ($1,363) | $26,408 ($2,201) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 69 | $27,000 | $286 | $21,491 ($1,791) | $37,506 ($3,126) |
| Master's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 78 | $27,000 | $286 | $13,472 ($1,123) | $23,899 ($1,992) |
| Master's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 52 | $27,000 | $286 | $15,870 ($1,323) | $33,100 ($2,758) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 21 | $27,000 | $286 | $16,268 ($1,356) | $37,351 ($3,113) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 39 | $27,000 | $286 | $19,236 ($1,603) | $29,153 ($2,429) |
| Master's Degree | Music. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 26 | $26,975 | $279 | $19,402 ($1,617) | $39,661 ($3,305) |
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 5 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Curriculum and Instruction. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 31 | $339 | $33,258 ($2,772) | $54,988 ($4,582) | |
| Master's Degree | Education, Other. | 5 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $62,910Full time faculty: 24%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 8.0
School's endowment start of year: $56,173,508 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $67,050,163 (2022)