Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is 44.31% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 26.51%. 156 men and 406 women applied to Pennsylvania College of Art and Design and 48 men and 201 women students were accepted.
Among them, 15 men and 51 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 562 | 156 | 406 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 249 | 48 | 201 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 66 | 15 | 51 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 44.31% | 30.77% | 49.51% | - | - |
| Yield | 26.51% | 31.25% | 25.37% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 66 first-year students enrolled in Pennsylvania College of Art and Design. The proportion of full-time students is 95.45% and part-time students is 4.55%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 22.73% and women students is 77.27%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 66 | 15 | 51 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 63 | 13 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Formal Demonstration of Competencies, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Pennsylvania College of Art and Design.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Required |
| SAT / ACT | Not Considered |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools of Pennsylvania College of Art and Design. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Pennsylvania College of Art and Design.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $40 |
| Admission Information | pcad.edu/Admissions |
| Online Application | connect.pcad.edu/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor |