Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

PAFA Overview

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Philadelphia, PA. It is classified as School of art, music, and design by Carnegie Classification

The PAFA's tuition & fees is $44,600 for the academic year 2024-2025. 100% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $24,541.

The school has a total enrollment of 41 and the students to faculty ratio is 2 to 1 (50.00%).

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is $44,600. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $44,600.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $44,600 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $44,600.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$44,600
Graduate	$44,600

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

Undergraduate	$44,600
Graduate	$44,600

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Graduation Rate »	58%
Transfer-out Rate	42%
Student to Faculty Ratio	50.00% (2 to 1)
Student Population »	41 (25 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$24,541

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at PAFA
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	No
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	No
Placement services for completers	No
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Address	128 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102-1510
Phone	215-972-7600
WEB	School's Website
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category
Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree

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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

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