Pennsylvania College of Art and Design

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$26,750

3.08% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$26,452

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.7%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

51.3%

187 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

228

92.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

57.7%

41 Graduates

About

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is a higher education institution located in Lancaster County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design were Illustration (22 degrees awarded), Game & Interactive Media Design (14 degrees), and General Fine Studio Arts (10 degrees).

In 2021, 58 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design. 60.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (42 degrees), 7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (6 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is $26,750, which is $12,250 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is $26,750, which is $12,250 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,452.

In 2021, 99% of undergraduate students attending Pennsylvania College of Art and Design received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$26,750

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design was $26,750. The cost of tuition at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is $12,250 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pennsylvania College of Art and Design (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,452

2021 Value

6.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Pennsylvania College of Art and Design had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,452. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Pennsylvania College of Art and Design grew by 6.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pennsylvania College of Art and Design (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,188

Room and Board

$1,612

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design was of $10,188 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 4.83% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,612. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.81% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.02% with respect to 2020, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.7%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design was 3.7%, which represents 3 out of the 81 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design received 187 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 50.5% annual growth. Out of those 187 applicants, 96 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 51.3% acceptance rate.

There were 228 students enrolled at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design in 2021.

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design has an overall enrollment yield of 42.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

51.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 187

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pennsylvania College of Art and Design was 51.3% (96 admissions from 187 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 47.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 50.5%, while admissions declined by −46.1%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Pennsylvania College of Art and Design (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design had a total enrollment of 228 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is 211 students and the part-time enrollment is 17. This means that 92.5% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.7% White, 13.6% Black or African American, 5.7% Two or More Races, 5.26% Asian, 2.19% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.439% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.5%), followed by White Male (16.6%) and Black or African American Female (9.95%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 228 students. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is 211 and the part-time enrollment is 17. This means that 92.5% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Pennsylvania College of Art and Design had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
143 enrolled students
Black or African American
31 enrolled students
Two or More Races
13 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is 62.7% White, 13.6% Black or African American, 5.7% Two or More Races, 5.26% Asian, 2.19% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.439% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 12 more women than men received degrees from Pennsylvania College of Art and Design. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is white (42 degrees awarded). There were 7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (6 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is Illustration (22 degrees awarded), followed by Game & Interactive Media Design (14 degrees) and General Fine Studio Arts (10 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (58 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Graphic designers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design are Graphic designers (87,801 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (81,019 people), Other managers (71,519 people), Other designers (59,060 people), and Postsecondary teachers (53,913 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design in 2021 are Visual & Performing Arts (58 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design are Surgeons, Physicians, Credit analysts, Economists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design are Visual & Performing Arts (58 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design are Elementary & secondary schools (169,855 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (117,241 people), Computer Systems Design (65,551 people), Specialized design services (59,386 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (47,766 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design are Visual & Performing Arts (58 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pennsylvania College of Art and Design.

Most Common (2021)

Illustration
22 degree-majors awarded
Game & Interactive Media Design
14 degree-majors awarded
General Fine Studio Arts
10 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design was Illustration with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, which is 0.657 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (35).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design in Game & Interactive Media Design, which is 3.67 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design in Illustration, which is 2.14 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 44% of students graduating from Pennsylvania College of Art and Design completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
42 degrees awarded
Black or African American
6 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is white (42 degrees awarded). There were 7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (6 degrees).

3.45% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
31 degrees awarded
White Male
11 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is white female (31 degrees awarded). There were 2.82 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (11 degrees).

Operations

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design has an endowment valued at nearly $2.75M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 489k (17.8%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design had a total salary expenditure of 7.67M. Pennsylvania College of Art and Design employs 13 Assistant professors, 3 Associate professors. Most academics at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design are Female Assistant professor (7), Male Assistant professor (6), and Male Associate professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 13 employees, Management, with 9 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Endowment

$2.75M

2021 Endowment

20.3%

growth from 2020

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design has an endowment valued at about $2.75M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Pennsylvania College of Art and Design grew 20.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.85M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$4.15M

2021 Salaries

31.8%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design paid a median of $4.15M in salaries, which represents 54.1% of their overall expenditure ($7.67M) and a 31.8% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$850k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design paid a total of $850k to 16 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

13 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

13 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design were Assistant professor with 13 employees, and Associate professor with 3 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees, Management with 9 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design was Female Assistant professor with 7 employees, Male Assistant professor with 6 employees, and Male Associate professor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design.