The University of the Arts, PA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Arts, Music and Design School
Selective • Low Transfer-In
2 Campuses
Main Campus
The University of the Arts Rankings
Affordability13
Selectivity13
Retention60
Graduation32
Earnings10
Diversity69
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at The University of the Arts
67%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
33%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
English Language and Literature2%
Visual and Performing Arts98%
Admissions
Getting into The University of the Arts
75%
Admission Rate
495
Median SAT Math
530
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)440–550
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)470–590
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending The University of the Arts
$45K
In-State Tuition
$45K
Out-of-State Tuition
$63K
Average Total Cost
$38K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $35K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $36K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $40K | $20K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $38K | $22K | $19K |
| >$110K | $40K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after The University of the Arts
84%
Receive Federal Loans
$23K
Median Federal Debt
63%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 35% | 17% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $25K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $24K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $23K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $27K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $22K | $14K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $29K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 58% | 52% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 63% | 55% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 74% | 60% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 76% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at The University of the Arts
84%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
13%
Withdrawal Rate
63%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 53% | 46% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 63% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 63% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 60% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 55% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 66% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62% | 50% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 40% | 55% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 74% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 45% | 49% | 44% |
| Other race | 62% | 55% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after The University of the Arts
93%
Employment Rate
$24K
Median Salary
$14K
25 Pctl Salary
$36K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $5K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $14K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $24K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $36K | $48K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $46K | $61K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $24K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $30K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $33K | $41K | $35K |
Students
Students at The University of the Arts
1,717
Undergraduates
83%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
180
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 62% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 38% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 17% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 56% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 6% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 15% | 33% | 43% |
Location Map
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