Campus Vibe
Tight-knitUrban
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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate78.2%
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
1300.0%
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 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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112High
Estimated from PA state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
0 mi(0 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
81 mi(140 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
257 mi(445 min)