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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

PAFA

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102-1510

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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is a private urban institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 99 undergraduates with a 5:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $29,881 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $45,022.

Established
1805
Type
Private art school

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88%Acceptance
SAT Avg
99Students
5:1Student:Faculty
68%Grad Rate
$29,881Earnings 10yr
$45,022Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.5%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

87.5%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$44,600
Room & Board$18,662
Books & Supplies$1,768
Total Cost of Attendance$64,035
Average Net Price$45,022
Median Debt at Graduation$22,309
Monthly Payment (10yr)$237

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$45,633
$30–48K$42,640
$48–75K$40,660
$75–110K$43,390
$110K+$48,597

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$45,022

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

52.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (7)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
99
Gender Split
68% / 32%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
32%

Race & Ethnicity

White 58%
Black 15%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 5%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate67.6%
Freshman Retention83.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$24,229
8 Years$30,898
10 Years$29,881

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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