Pennsylvania College of Art and Design

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $30,250
    3.42% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $28,826
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    99.2%
    397 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    414
    92.5% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    68.5%
    37 Graduates

    About

    Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is a higher education institution located in Lancaster County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design were Illustration (24 degrees awarded), Graphic Design (14 degrees), and Game & Interactive Media Design (10 degrees).

    In 2024, 82 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design. 68.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (57 degrees), 3.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (15 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is $30,250, which is $15,353 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design SchoolsSpecial Focus Institutions

    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is $30,250, which is $15,353 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,826.

    In 2024, 96% of undergraduate students attending Pennsylvania College of Art and Design received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $30,250
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design was $30,250. The cost of tuition at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is $15,353 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $28,826
    2024 Value
    5.29%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Pennsylvania College of Art and Design had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,826. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Pennsylvania College of Art and Design grew by 5.29%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $12,535
    Room and Board
    $1,650
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design was of $12,535 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.46% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,650. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    96%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    69%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    96% of undergraduate students at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.03% with respect to 2023, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Pennsylvania College of Art and Design received 397 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 41.4% annual growth. Out of those 397 applicants, 394 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 99.2% acceptance rate.

    There were 414 students enrolled at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design in 2024.

    Pennsylvania College of Art and Design has an overall enrollment yield of 32.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    99.2%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    394
    Accepted Out of 397

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pennsylvania College of Art and Design was 99.2% (394 admissions from 397 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 45.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 41.4%, while admissions grew by 26.7%.

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    Enrollment

    Pennsylvania College of Art and Design had a total enrollment of 414 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is 383 students and the part-time enrollment is 31. This means that 92.5% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.4% White, 14.7% Black or African American, 4.59% Asian, 4.59% Two or More Races, 3.14% Hispanic or Latino, 1.45% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.483% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.4%), followed by White Male (16.4%) and Black or African American Female (10.9%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    92.5%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 414 students. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is 383 and the part-time enrollment is 31. This means that 92.5% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    85%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Pennsylvania College of Art and Design had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      250 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      61 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      19 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is 60.4% White, 14.7% Black or African American, 4.59% Asian, 4.59% Two or More Races, 3.14% Hispanic or Latino, 1.45% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.483% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 43 students (10.4%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 30 more women than men received degrees from Pennsylvania College of Art and Design. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is white (57 degrees awarded). There were 3.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (15 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is Illustration (24 degrees awarded), followed by Graphic Design (14 degrees) and Game & Interactive Media Design (10 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (82 degrees awarded).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Graphic designers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design are Graphic designers (94,402 people), Other managers (83,955 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (78,489 people), Other designers (59,536 people), and Postsecondary teachers (56,068 people).

    The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design in 2024 are Visual & Performing Arts (82 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design are Surgeons, Physicians, Crossing guards, Dentists, and Economists

    The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design are Visual & Performing Arts (82 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design are Elementary & secondary schools (185,954 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (130,506 people), Computer Systems Design (84,660 people), Specialized design services (58,910 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (52,514 people).

    The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design are Visual & Performing Arts (82 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pennsylvania College of Art and Design.
    Other Design & Applied Arts
    Most Common (2024)
    12 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design was Other Design & Applied Arts with 12 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    26
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    56
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, which is 0.464 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (56).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design in Graphic Design, which is 1.33 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design in Illustration, which is 3 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    60%
    100% Completion Time
    60%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 60% of students graduating from Pennsylvania College of Art and Design completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      57 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      15 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      3 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is white (57 degrees awarded). There were 3.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (15 degrees).

    4.88% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      39 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      39 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      35 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is white female (39 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (39 degrees).

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    Operations

    Pennsylvania College of Art and Design has an endowment valued at nearly $3.39M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 195k (5.75%) compared to the 2.96% average return (416k on 14.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

    In 2024, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design had a total salary expenditure of 11.7M. Pennsylvania College of Art and Design employs 18 Assistant professors, 1 Associate professors. Most academics at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design are Female Assistant professor (13), Male Assistant professor (5), and Male Associate professor (1).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 16 employees, Management, with 12 employees, and Service with 2 employees.

    Endowment

    $3.39M
    2024 Endowment
    14.3%
    growth from 2023

    Pennsylvania College of Art and Design has an endowment valued at about $3.39M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Pennsylvania College of Art and Design grew 14.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.7M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $4.87M
    2024 Salaries
    7.33%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design paid a median of $4.87M in salaries, which represents 41.8% of their overall expenditure ($11.7M) and a 7.33% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 13.9% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 11.3% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $1.04M
    Instructional Salaries
    19
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design paid a total of $1.04M to 19 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.4% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 16 employees, Management with 12 employees, and Service with 2 employees.

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