Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4-year Private university
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Overview

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is a private institution established in 1805 located in Philadelphia. Its tuition and fees are $42,100.

#Unranked in Art School.
Setting
Urban
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1805
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
121 Undergraduates
Website http://www.pafa.edu/

Learning

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Student-Faculty Ratio
Visual and Performing Arts
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$35,312
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $42,100
Outstate Tuition Fee $42,100
Room and Board Fees $17,512
$20,810 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

84% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$60 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
-- Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Not Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported

How to Apply?

Does not accept CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, DET Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Native language is English

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Decision Deadline
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Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
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Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$ Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$-- Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $--
--% Students with need received Financial Aid
--% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application February 15
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Donald R. Caldwell Scholarship
Total Worth Full Tuition
Eligibility All entering freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on the merits of their portfolio and challenge portfolio submitted
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Artistic Excellence Scholarship
Total Worth up to half of tuition
Eligibility MFA students
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Deborah Morrison Henderson Scholarship
Total Worth --
Eligibility Transfer student or non-traditional aged student
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance Maintain satisfactory progress and demonstrate continued enthusiasm for the program
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Alumni Scholarship
Total Worth --
Details Alumni Scholarship candidates must be referred to the school’s Certificate, BFA, MFA, or Post Baccalaureate programs by a PAFA alum. Applicants should submit PAFA’s Alumni Scholarship Nomination Form to the Office of Admissions by the postmarked deadline. In addition to nominating the student, this form will exempt the referred applicant from PAFA's application fee.
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Students

121 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
75% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
47% Students graduate within 6 years