Pennsylvania College of Art and Design

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Overview

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Lancaster, PA. It is classified as School of art, music, and design by Carnegie Classification

The Pennsylvania College of Art and Design's tuition & fees is $32,150 for the academic year 2024-2025. 96% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $13,485.

The school has a total enrollment of 414 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design's acceptance rate is 99.24% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 32.49%.

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design 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 College of Art and Design is $32,150.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $32,949 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$32,150

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

Undergraduate	$32,949

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

Acceptance Rate »	99.24% Acceptance Rate / 32.49% Yield
Graduation Rate »	69%
Retention Rate	85%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	10.00% (10 to 1)
Student Population »	414 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$13,485

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
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	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Address	204 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603-0059
Phone	800-689-0379
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category
Highest Degree Offered	Bachelor's degree

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