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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Philadelphia, PA·Private·~88% acceptance

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is a private university in Philadelphia, PA. Admissions are accessible, with about 88% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $42,454 per year after financial aid. About 63% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $29,881 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$42,454/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $66,106
Aid cuts ~$23,652/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 15
EA
RD
Feb 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.4–3.9
SAT (middle 50%)Not considered
ACT (middle 50%)Not considered
Test policyTest blind
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
63%
graduation rate
0%
freshman retention
$24,229
median earnings, 6yr
$29,881
median earnings, 10yr
How Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts reads an application

What Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorApplication essaysDemonstration of competenciesTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Recommendations

From federal IPEDS data — what Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts admits about 88% of applicants.
How much does Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts cost?
At Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the average net price after aid is about $42,454 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $66,106 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts?
None. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is test blind: SAT and ACT scores are not considered in admissions decisions.
What are Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts's application deadlines?
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 15, Regular Decision around Feb 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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