PAFA Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $44,600
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at PAFA:
- Total Enrollment: 41, including 8 online students
- 25 Undergraduate, 16 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 34.1% men, 65.9% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 58%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 42%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 9 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 1 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's.
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.
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.
| Undergraduate | $44,600 |
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| Graduate | $44,600 |
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| Undergraduate | $44,600 |
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| Graduate | $44,600 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
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 |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | No |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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