About Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Founded in , Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. is a college. Located in Pennsylvania, which is a city setting in Pennsylvania, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 191 full time undergraduate students, and 96 full time graduate students.

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 6:1. There are 19 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate92%
Application Deadline
Application Fee60
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at PAFA are considered Less Selective, with ,1% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 22 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
100%
“We know about current events and vote”
0%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
0%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
100%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
0%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
100%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
0%
“They keep regular office hours”
100%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
100%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
100%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
100%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
100%
“We know about current events and vote”
0%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
0%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
100%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
0%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
100%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
0%
“They keep regular office hours”
100%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
100%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
100%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
100%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    1 Students rated on-campus housing 5 stars. 100 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    2 Students rated off-campus housing 3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    1 Students rated campus food 5 stars. 100 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    2 Students rated campus facilities 4.5 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    2 Students rated class size 5 stars. 100 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    2 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    2 Students rated local services 4.5 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    2 Students rated academics 5 stars. 100 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts?

1 Students rated Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Hailey

I believe it to be the most elite art school anyone could attend in America. The classes are small, interaction with professors is very personal and whatever help is needed SOMEONE IS ALWAYS THERE, fully attentive and ready to give expert advice. The professors are more than just professors, they also have incredible art careers and really have the connections and advice to give to any student whom inquires. This is the best school in my opinion with so much to offer that other art schools don't, like I said, its definitely elite and deserves praise.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 92%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Okay buddy, I know leaving school early and not paying attention in class is tempting, but you have to knuckle down. Just because its senior year doesnt mean you can slack off and just mess around in class. The real world is coming very fast and its going to be a real shock for you.

    Read all  2 answers
  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    PAFA is an art school where students of all ages get the best training possible from the best artists in the area to prepare them to be professional artists.

    Read all  1 answers
  4. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The awesome sense of community. The art intensive program. Being able to have studios in 3rd and 4th years, and showing in the Annual Student Exhibition.

    Read all  1 answers

Student Body

Students

65%

female

35%

male

191

Total Undergrad Enrollment

96

Total Grad Students

71%

Out-Of-State

24%

In-State

5%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
7%
% Black or African-American
6%
% Hispanic/Latino
6%
% White or Caucasian
63%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts receive some sort of financial aid. 27% were awarded federal grants. While 43% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$36,058

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,511

Books and Supplies

$16,480

Room and Board

54,049

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$35,131
$30 - $48K
$33,753
$48 - $75K
$37,063
$75 - $110K
$35,633
$110K & UP
$37,722

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