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The University of the Arts

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Philadelphia, PA

$46,530

Avg tuition

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About The University of the Arts

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

The University of the Arts is a small private university located on an urban campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,380, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The university offers 22 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 57%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $46,530.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

76% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

57% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Not required or recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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2k

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

9:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

50%

Black

21%

Hispanic

13%

Unknown

10%

Asian

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Two or more races

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

66%

Socio-economic diversity

36% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $46,530 $46,530
Graduate $46,530 $46,530

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,314
On-campus room and board $17,630
On-campus other expenses $2,520
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $14,796
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,520
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,663

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $67,994 $67,994
Off-campus without family $65,160 $65,160
Off-campus with family $51,507 $51,507

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

36%

State Grant Aid

16%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

36%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,108
State Grant Aid $3,311
Institution Grant Aid $23,389
Pell Grant Aid $4,838

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

$27k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Education

BA

MA

DOC

3

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

4

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

5

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.