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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
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate45.9%
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
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$29,266
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
2200.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$23,980
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
2
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (4)
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
8 Years$28,843
10 Years$33,301
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
105Above Average
Estimated from PA state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
61 mi(106 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
130 mi(225 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
196 mi(340 min)