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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$24,229

Acceptance Rate

88%

Graduation Rate

59%

Annual Tuition

$44,600

Quick answer

What is the acceptance rate at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts? 87.5% of applicants are admitted, according to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data (2024-25 College Scorecard release) on CollegeFactbook.com. Graduates of Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts earn a median of $29,881 ten years after entry — 45% below the national median. In-state tuition $44,600.

At a Glance

Total Students

99

Retention Rate

83%

Faculty Ratio

5

Financial Aid

47%

Median Debt

$22,309

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is a private, non-profit institution with a small student body of 99 students. The school has a high acceptance rate of 87.5% and a retention rate of 83.3%. The graduation rate is 58.7%. The annual tuition cost for in-state students is $44,600, and 47.4% of students receive financial aid.

Graduates' earnings are relatively low in the years immediately following graduation. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $14,274. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $24,229, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $29,881. The median debt for students is $22,309.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$14k

1 YEAR

$24k

5 YEARS

$30k

10 YEARS

Top 98% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts alumni earn $14,274. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $24,229, and after ten years, earnings are $29,881. The median debt for graduates is $22,309. Nearly half of the students, 47.4%, receive financial aid.

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has a student body of 99 students. The school has an 87.5% acceptance rate and a 58.7% graduation rate. The retention rate is 83.3%. The annual in-state tuition is $44,600.

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Campus Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA 19102-1510

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has an acceptance rate of 87.5%.