Acceptance
78%
Tuition
$54,290
Grad Rate (4yr)
58%
Retention
81%
Earnings
$38,252
AI Overview
The University of the Arts plants you in the heart of Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts, where classroom learning blends seamlessly with the city's thriving creative scene. With focused programs in graphic communications and arts education, students here are doers—constantly creating, exhibiting, and collaborating across disciplines. You'll thrive if you're ready to build your portfolio while the city becomes your extended campus. The intimate scale means direct mentorship from working artists and designers who know the industry inside out.
SAT Score Range
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ACT Score Range
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Tuition
$54,290
Room & Board
$19,028
Average Net Price
$44,154
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
33%
Take Federal Loans
87%
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$38,252Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$27,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesCrafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
11 graduates
$41,308
4 yrs after graduation
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management
32 graduates
$39,661
4 yrs after graduation
Design and Applied Arts
56 graduates
$37,506
4 yrs after graduation
Fine and Studio Arts
20 graduates
$37,351
4 yrs after graduation
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
42 graduates
$33,100
4 yrs after graduation
Music
24 graduates
$29,153
4 yrs after graduation
Dance
69 graduates
$26,408
4 yrs after graduation
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
66 graduates
$23,899
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
16+ programsAnd 4 more programs available
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