Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, PA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Primarily Nonresidential
Arts, Music and Design School
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Lancaster, PA 17608
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Rankings
Affordability40
Retention50
Graduation2
Earnings9
Diversity37
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
33%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
67%
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Communication, Journalism3%
Visual and Performing Arts97%
Admissions
Getting into Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
44%
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
$26K
In-State Tuition
$26K
Out-of-State Tuition
$34K
Average Total Cost
$26K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $22K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $26K | $20K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $30K | $22K | $19K |
| >$110K | $31K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
84%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
52%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 30% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 20% | 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 | $21K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $24K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $14K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $35K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 58% | 52% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 52% | 55% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 67% | 60% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 77% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
80%
Retention Rate
19%
Transfer Rate
23%
Withdrawal Rate
51%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 57% | 46% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 51% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 42% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 80% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 59% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20% | 50% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 25% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 100% | 49% | 44% |
| Other race | 50% | 55% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
90%
Employment Rate
$22K
Median Salary
$14K
25 Pctl Salary
$33K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 85% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 88% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $14K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $22K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $33K | $48K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $43K | $61K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $22K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $30K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $28K | $41K | $35K |
Students
Students at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
251
Undergraduates
75%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 67% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 33% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 73% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 13% | 33% | 43% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, PA
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1 miles, NW
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1 miles, NW
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1 miles, E