Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, PA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Primarily Residential
Arts, Music and Design School
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Rankings
Affordability12
Retention69
Graduation10
Earnings4
Diversity65
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
50%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
50%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Visual and Performing Arts100%
Admissions
Getting into Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
90%
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
$39K
In-State Tuition
$39K
Out-of-State Tuition
$57K
Average Total Cost
$39K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $41K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $37K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $37K | $20K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $38K | $22K | $19K |
| >$110K | $40K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
51%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
55%
Repayment Rate
$258
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 31% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 21% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 16% | 17% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $24K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $23K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $14K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $9K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 49% | 52% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 55% | 55% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 67% | 60% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 63% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
86%
Retention Rate
10%
Transfer Rate
20%
Withdrawal Rate
54%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 64% | 46% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 54% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 57% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 67% | 59% | 53% |
| Caucasian | 67% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25% | 50% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 100% | 49% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
81%
Employment Rate
$17K
Median Salary
-
25 Pctl Salary
-
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 81% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 76% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 75% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 79% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 71% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50th percentile of earnings | $17K | $33K | $29K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $17K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $20K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $20K | $41K | $35K |
Students
Students at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
199
Undergraduates
56%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
74
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 71% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 29% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 7% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 61% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 9% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 13% | 33% | 43% |
Location Map
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