Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

4-years Private College In Philadelphia, PA

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (referred to as PAFA) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Philadelphia, PA. It is classified as School of art, music, and design school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is $44,600. The school has a total enrollment of 172 and student to faculty ratio is 20.00% (5 to 1).The highest degree offered at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is Master's degree. It offers 2 Year Certificate, and Master's degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$44,600 (2023)
Acceptance Rate91.26%
Student Population172
Graduation Rate50%
Student to Faculty Ratio5 to 1
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation (9/1/1979 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is $44,600 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is $44,600 for academic year 2021-2022. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts offers the alternative tuition plans. 98 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $25,119 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 91.26% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.38%. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts accepts advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 172 students are attending at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (114 undergraduate students). There are 19 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 30 part-time faculty working for Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. The students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1 (20.00%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 81 (full-time) and 45 (part-time). The graduation rate at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 50% and transfer-out rate is 36%. The retention rate is 80% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts offers the distance learning courses, but students may be required to attend/visit regular classes to complete their degree/programs. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts offers study abroad program. On Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts campus, academic/career services are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Mission Statement
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is a national leader in fine arts education that brings together artists and the public through exceptional teaching programs, a world-class collection of American art, major exhibitions, and widely accessible public programs.