Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school46%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
Lancaster, PA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$31,370
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,370
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,535
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,535
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$43,905
Net price (after aid)$29,266
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$24,506
$30k – $48k$24,698
$48k – $75k$30,147
$75k – $110k$31,900
$110k+$35,035
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$33,301
Median debt at graduation$27,000
Est. monthly loan payment$286
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Weak · 1.2×Graduates earn about 1.2× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants46%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans78%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
64%
Freshman Retention
83%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong year-1 retention
83% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$31.4k
Net price
$29.3k
Pell
46%
above avg
Median debt
$27k
Earnings (10y)
$33.3k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
46%
SAT range
1006 - 1259
ACT range
22 - 30
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Lancaster, PA 17608
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
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Areas of study
Natural SciencesEngineeringAgricultureBusinessCommunicationsEducationLaw & Criminal JusticeHealth SciencesSocial Sciences
Programs (19)
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About Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
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- Where is Pennsylvania College of Art and Design located?
- Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is located in Lancaster, PA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Pennsylvania College of Art and Design?
- Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is a private university based in PA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is approximately 46%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design?
- Pennsylvania College of Art and Design's published in-state tuition is approximately $31,370 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Pennsylvania College of Art and Design?
- Pennsylvania College of Art and Design reports total enrollment of approximately 312 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Pennsylvania College of Art and Design?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Pennsylvania College of Art and Design.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Pennsylvania College of Art and Design are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/pennsylvania-college-of-art-and-design