At Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, our mission is to spark creativity within everyone. Welcoming learners of all kinds in a vibrant, inclusive community, we provide a comprehensive range of educational opportunities including bachelor’s and associate degrees, certificates, and professional credentials, as well as enrichment and lifelong learning programs for all ages. We believe creativity enriches experiences and transforms communities, and we believe that creatives design the future.
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MAJORS OFFERED:
Advanced Photography & VideoCertificate
Animation & Game ArtAssociates Degree
Bachelors Degree
AnimationCertificate
Business in Creative IndustryCertificate
Fully Online
Communication DesignCertificate
Fully Online
Data VisualizationCertificate
Fully Online
Design ThinkingAssociates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Digital PhotographyCertificate
Esports ManagementCertificate
Fully Online
Fashion MerchandisingCertificate
Fully Online
FilmmakingCertificate
Fine ArtAssociates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Game ArtCertificate
IllustrationAssociates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Live Experience Design & ProductionAssociates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Certificate
Package DesignCertificate
PhotographyAssociates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Project ManagementCertificate
Fully Online
UX/UI DesignCertificate
Fully Online
Art History and Visual CultureBachelors degree
Business in Creative IndustryBachelors degree
Fully Online
Creative WritingBachelors degree
Esports ManagementBachelors degree
Fully Online
Fashion MerchandisingBachelors degree
Fully Online
FilmmakingBachelors degree
General HumanitiesBachelors degree
LiteratureBachelors degree
Live Experience Design & ProductionBachelors degree
Project ManagementBachelors degree
Fully Online
This program is Residential.
| FULL-TIME | |
| TUITION | $ 31,310 |
| MANDATORY FEES | 2,000 |
| BOOKS & SUPPLIES | 1,628 |
| ON-CAMPUS ROOM & BOARD | 8,840 |
| OFF-CAMPUS ROOM & BOARD | 0 |
| OTHER | 3,402 |
| AID CATEGORY | AVG PER RECIPIENT | 1st YR RECIPIENTS |
| INSTITUTIONAL AWARDS3 | $8,718 | 100% |
| FEDERAL/NATIONAL GRANTS | 5,730 | 59% |
| STATE & LOCAL GRANTS | 6,531 | 83% |
| FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS | 5,696 | 82% |
AVERAGE AMOUNT RECEIVED PER RECIPIENT: $23,944
100% OF FULL-TIME FRESHMEN RECEIVED AID
* Most recent financial aid data available
Acceptance Rate = The percentage of students admitted out of applications received in a given year.
UNDERGRADUATE FTE1 = 395
UNDERGRADUATE
| FULL-TIME | 383 |
| PART-TIME | 30 |
NOTE 1: "Full-Time Equivalent" is the common way to measure the relative size of colleges. This adjusts for differences in the percentage of part-time students (or faculty). For example: one full-time student = 1 FTE; three half-time students = 1.5 FTE, etc.
| APPLICATION: | Required |
| ONLINE APPLICATION: | N/A |
| APPLICATION FEES: | None |
| HOME EXAM: | N/A |
| INTERVIEW: | Recommended |
| ESSAY: | Required |
| SAT / ACT: | Recommended |
| PORTFOLIO: | Required |
| LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: | N/A |
| IELTS: | N/A |
| TOEFL: | N/A |
TRANSCRIPTS
| HIGH SCHOOL: | Required |
| COLLEGE: | Required, if transferring |
FACULTY FTE1 = 49
| FULL-TIME | 19 |
| PART-TIME | 60 |
STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: FALL 2024
8.1 TO 1
FTE STUDENTS PER FTE FACULTY1
FRESHMAN RETENTION
| FALL 2022 FRESHMEN RETURNING IN FALL 2023 |
79% |
| FALL 2023 FRESHMEN RETURNING IN FALL 2024 |
85% |
SIX-YEAR GRADUATION RATE
| FALL 2017 FRESHMEN GRADUATING WITHIN SIX YEARS |
64% |
| FALL 2018 FRESHMEN GRADUATING WITHIN SIX YEARS |
75% |
UNDERGRADUATE ETHNICITY
FALL 2024UNDERGRADUATE GENDER DISTRIBUTION
FALL 2024NEW STUDENT GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION2
FALL 2024Continuing Education
Pre-College
Professional Certificate Programs
Youth Programs
Dual Enrollment
Microcredentials
Required Internships
Career Services
AICAD Exchange Program
Professional Membership Opportunities: AIGA Central Pennsylvania, Society of Illustrators, and the Society of Photographic Education
NOTE 1: "Full-Time Equivalent" is the common way to measure the relative size of colleges. This adjusts for differences in the percentage of part-time students (or faculty). For example: one full-time student = 1 FTE; three half-time students = 1.5 FTE, etc. NOTE 2: Geographic distribution is reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates. NOTE 3: Includes all institutional scholarships and grants, but does not include College Work Study or third party awards.