Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
45.94%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 45.94%. This means approximately 459 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 312 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
45.94%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | National Association of Schools of Arts and Design | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $31,370 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $31,370 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $41,394 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $29,266 | State avg: $20,881. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 46.12% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 77.55% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$31,370
Room and board
$12,535
Books and supplies
$1,650
Other expenses
$1,200
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$41,394
Average net price
$29,266
Average aid coverage
29%
$12,128 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design pays approximately $29,266 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Pennsylvania average of $20,881 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Pennsylvania College of Art and Design?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Pennsylvania and national averages.
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design net price
$29,266
Pennsylvania average
$20,881
National average
$17,506
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $31,370 and average net price at $29,266. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$31,370
Current net price
$29,266
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
63.77%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$33,301
Undergraduates
312
10-Year Median Earnings - Pennsylvania College of Art and Design vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design graduates earn about 0.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Pennsylvania College of Art and Design?
Undergraduates
312
Completion rate
63.77%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
46.12%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
77.55%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 46.12% of Pennsylvania College of Art and Design students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 77.55% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Pennsylvania College of Art and Design's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design lists National Association of Schools of Arts and Design as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is listed at 204 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603-0059. Accreditor: National Association of Schools of Arts and Design.
Compare Schools
Compare Pennsylvania College of Art and Design with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | 45.94% | $31,370 | $29,266 | $33,301 |
| Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | Not available | Not available | Not available | $138,767 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | 11.40% | $63,829 | $31,671 | $114,862 |
| University of Pennsylvania | 5.87% | $66,104 | $31,229 | $111,371 |
| Lehigh University | 29.26% | $62,180 | $33,549 | $105,584 |
Similar Schools in Lancaster
This local cluster focuses on nearby Lancaster schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Lancaster.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pennsylvania College of Art and Design's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 45.94%.
How much is Pennsylvania College of Art and Design tuition?
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $31,370.
What is Pennsylvania College of Art and Design's average net price?
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design's average net price in the local dataset is $29,266.
What does Pennsylvania College of Art and Design cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $24,506 for Pennsylvania College of Art and Design students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Pennsylvania College of Art and Design's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $33,301 for Pennsylvania College of Art and Design.
Is Pennsylvania College of Art and Design accredited?
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design's accreditor in the local dataset is National Association of Schools of Arts and Design.
How many students attend Pennsylvania College of Art and Design?
The local dataset lists 312 undergraduate students at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design.
What percentage of Pennsylvania College of Art and Design students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Pennsylvania College of Art and Design in the local dataset is 46.12%.
What is the federal loan rate at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design?
The federal loan rate for Pennsylvania College of Art and Design in the local dataset is 77.55%.
Where should I verify Pennsylvania College of Art and Design data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Pennsylvania College of Art and Design or the latest official federal education data.