Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
Private college · Lancaster, PA · 400 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
99%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$33,456
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$49,050
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
69%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Pennsylvania College of Art and Design?
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design accepts about 99 of every 100 applicants (99%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Pennsylvania College of Art and Design's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Pennsylvania College of Art and Design cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $49,050 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $33,456 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $33,309 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$33,309
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$33,309
- Room & board$18,044
- Total cost of attendance$49,050
- Average net price after grants$33,456
Popular majors
Visual & Performing Arts.
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design FAQ
- What is Pennsylvania College of Art and Design's acceptance rate?
- 99% — accessible.
- Is Pennsylvania College of Art and Design test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Pennsylvania College of Art and Design's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Pennsylvania College of Art and Design cost?
- About $49,050 a year before aid; $33,456 on average after grants.
- What is Pennsylvania College of Art and Design's FAFSA school code?
- 022699. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Pennsylvania College of Art and Design receives your information.
- What is Pennsylvania College of Art and Design's graduation rate?
- 69% of students finish within six years.
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