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Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is a small, private institution located in Lancaster, pa. Founded in 1982, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design offers undergraduate degrees in 4 majors.
Key stats
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
44.3%
SAT score average
N/A
ACT score average
N/A
Average high school GPA
3.13
Application fee
$40
Key deadlines
June
30
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is known for one of its top majors: Design and Applied Arts. Their student-faculty ratio is 7:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
7
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Popular majors
Design and Applied Arts
Fine and Studio Arts
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Annual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$29,450
Additional expenses
Room & board
$11,665
Books & supplies
$1,650
Other expenses
$1,200
Cost of attendance*
$43,965
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$29,450
Additional expenses
Room & board
$11,665
Books & supplies
$1,650
Other expenses
$1,200
Cost of attendance*
$43,965
June 30 FAFSA® deadline
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? Pennsylvania College of Art and Design has a total undergraduate enrollment of 236, with gender binary students split 28% male and 72% female.
Total enrollment
245Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
71%
African American %
13%
Hispanic American %
1%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
6%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Popular clubs & activities
Student council
Pca&d esports
Student aiga
Society of illustrators - student group
Pca&d alliance

Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsN/A
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about Pennsylvania College of Art and Design to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is Pennsylvania College of Art and Design?
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is located in Lancaster, pa.
What is the acceptance rate at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design?
The acceptance rate for Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is 44%.
What’s the average GPA for Pennsylvania College of Art and Design?
The average high school GPA for Pennsylvania College of Art and Design students was 3.13.
How much does it cost for 4 years at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design?
The estimated cost for 4 years at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $175,860.
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