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University of the Arts

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102-4901

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Close-knit campus

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

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $38,252 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $44,154.

Established
1986
Motto
Primus inter artifices
Type
Public
78%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,064Students
7:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$38,252Earnings 10yr
$44,154Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of the Arts Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.2%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

78.2%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$54,290
Room & Board$19,028
Books & Supplies$1,314
Total Cost of Attendance$70,834
Average Net Price$44,154
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$42,104
$30–48K$41,675
$48–75K$43,345
$75–110K$43,590
$110K+$46,757

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$44,154

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

13.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (26)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,064
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
21%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 52%
Black 19%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 4%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate69.2%
Freshman Retention80.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$27,011
8 Years$34,466
10 Years$38,252

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,600
Men
$41,800

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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