Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	37
Student to faculty ratio	4 to 1
Acceptance rate	84%
Students retention rate	84%
On-time graduation rate	47%

Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PAFA School is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 84% indicates that PAFA School is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 4-to-1, PAFA School emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at PAFA School is reported to be 47%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Pennsylvania state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 58%.

PAFA School boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

83.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$40,376

Cost of attendance at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$40,376

Cost of attendance at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts received on average $29,528 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$29,528

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	8	44%	$5,501	$44,010
Other Federal Grant	14	78%	$4,226	$59,160
State Grant/Scholarships	3	17%	$4,524	$13,572
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	18	100%	$25,488	$458,778
Total Grant & Scholarships	18	100%	$29,528	$531,510

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 47.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 44.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 54.6%.

47.2%

white 52.6% 10 students
hispanic 66.7% 4 students

Service Offerings

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families

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