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Pennsylvania College of Art and Design

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design

Lancaster, PA, USA
Private
4 Year
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Overview

The Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is an art school located in Lancaster. PCA&D guides young and aspiring artists and awards degrees in a number of disciplines ranging from illustration to photography to digital media. Students are also encouraged to use PCA&D’s “Network to Success” database in order to upload their portfolios and find jobs after graduation. In addition, a number of artist talks are held in the PCA&D Gallery and admission is always free and open to the public.

Acceptance Rate:
44%
Average Net Price:
$26,407
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$26,407
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$31,370
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$31,370
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$12,535
Books and Supplies
$1650
Financial Aid: visit page

Aid & Grants

0
100
49%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
47%
Average Aid Per Year
$13,038
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
47%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,217
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$8,538

 

Students receiving state aid
49%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3746
Students receiving federal aid
51%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,217
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$18,512
$30k - $48k
$21,332
$48k - $75k
$12,234
$75k - $110k
$8,985
$110k+
$3,833
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$2,419,939
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$78,973

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
74%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,552
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,204
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
74%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,241
Average Other Loans Per Year
$16,004

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
44%
Acceptance Rate
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562
Students Applied
4
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
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No
ACT
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No
Transcript
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No
Test Optional
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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No
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$40
Applications Accepted

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
59%
Out-Of-State Students
20%
3.1
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
11
Top 25%
1
Top 50%
22

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
245
Total Number of Undergrads
245
0
100
49%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
51%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
7:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
5

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
28%
 US National: 44%
72%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
59%
Out-Of-State Students
20%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
9
Countries Represented
0
Ethnicity
African American
12%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
Hispanic
2%
White
71%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
6%
Percent of First Generation Students
33%
Student Organizations
15
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
26%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is not checked
No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$30,600
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,204
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258

REVIEWS

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Look for the Technology Requirements. It will be a Laptop and Camera requirement. Many colleges are trying to have their students up to date with technology so they can progress in the changing work world and environment. The tech requirements are important for the success in the classes at PCAD.
Chalkley from Lancaster, PA
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