Established in 1982, Pennsylvania College of Art & Design is a leader in central Pennsylvania''s arts and business communities. The college offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (BFA) in fine arts, graphic design, illustration, and photography. The small intimate environment means students receive more individualized instruction from the faculty, who are all professional working artists and designers. They offer a learning environment and support system composed of a small community of professional artists that have real world experience. The majority of students succeed in finding art-related jobs or pursue advanced education immediately following graduation. The campus is located in central Pennsylvania, with convenient access to Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
414
Undergraduates
130
Men - 31.4%
285
Women - 68.6%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
99% of 397 applicants were admitted
Regular Admission Deadline
Not reported
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT EBRW
Not reported
ACT Composite
Not reported
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Cost of Attendance
$50,369
Tuition and Fees
$33,309
Room and Board
$15,410
Average Percent of Need Met
49%
Average Freshman Award
$15,765
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$44,911
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
19
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Lancaster Population
58,990
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Philadelphia
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.5%
Asian
4.8%
Black/African-American
14.8%
Hispanic/Latino
3%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
4.8%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
1.5%
White
61.9%
Unknown
8.8%
International Students
0.2% from 1 countries
First-Year Students Returning
85.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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