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Pennsylvania College of Art and Design

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Location: Pennsylvania College of Art and Design

Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-0059

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is a private urban institution in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 312 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $33,301 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,266.

Established

1982

Mascot

Peacocks

Type

Private art and design college

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46%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

312Students

9:1Student:Faculty

64%Grad Rate

$33,301Earnings 10yr

$29,266Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate45.9%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$31,370

Room & Board$12,535

Books & Supplies$1,650

Total Cost of Attendance$41,394

Average Net Price$29,266

Median Debt at Graduation$27,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$24,506

$30–48K$24,698

$48–75K$30,147

$75–110K$31,900

$110K+$35,035

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

22.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.3%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,980

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (4)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

83%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

312

Gender Split

72% / 28%

Women / Men

Pell Grant Recipients

46%

Race & Ethnicity

White 64%

Black 14%

Hispanic 1%

Asian 6%

Two+ 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate63.8%

Freshman Retention82.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$23,638

10 Years$33,301

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

Niche

#30

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vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•History PCA D traces its origins to the former York Academy of Arts, which closed in 1982.
•In 1984, PSA was accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
•The school moved to Lancaster in 1987, adopting the name Pennsylvania School of Art Design (PSAD).
•In 1999, the Pennsylvania Department of Education authorized the institution to grant degrees, and in 2001 PSAD secured its permanent campus at 204 North Prince Street, Lancaster.
•In 2003, the school was granted final approval as a four-year college and renamed Pennsylvania College of Art Design.

Source: Wikipedia