Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #8501 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2154 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #2060 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #142 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #5 of 5 | In Lancaster |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 44%
- Undergraduates
- 245
- Male:Female Ratio
- 28:72
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- pcad.edu
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design has an acceptance rate of 44% and is among the top 11% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 44% | 31% | 50% |
| Applicants | 562 | 156 | 406 |
| Admissions | 249 | 48 | 201 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 63 | 13 | 50 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 2 | 1 |
112 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
8 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 173 (71%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 30 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 15 (6%) |
| Asian | 14 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 7 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 5 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is $26,649 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $20,901 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,081 |
| $48-75K | $27,179 |
| $75-110K | $30,428 |
| $110K+ | $35,580 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,750 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,750 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,750 |
| Fee in-district | $1,700 |
| Fee in-state | $1,700 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,700 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 128 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $9,000 |
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design majors
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design has granted 44 bachelor's degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Illustration | 14 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 9 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 |
| Graphic Design | 7 |
| Photography | 6 |
| Grand Total | 44 |
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 40% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 37% | 68% |
| |||
General info
| Alternative names | PCA&D |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1982 |
| Motto | Your place to prepare for a life in art |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 72 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 204 N Prince St Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17608-0059 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 58,000 |
| Phone | 8006890379 |