The University of the Arts in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
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Overview
Average Annual Cost
Average annual cost includes tuition and fees, books and supplies, and living expenses, minus the average grant/scholarship aid. Separate metrics have calculated for different institutions depends on calendar system and sector of the establishment (public or private).
The The University of the Arts is a private and academic-year institution, so it’s net price represents an average of all programs and includes only undergraduates who first enrolled in the fall term and receive Title IV aid. The total cost of attendance depends on whether undergraduates live on campus, off campus (not with family), or off campus (with family).
ABOVE AVERAGE
By Family Income
Depending on the federal state, or institutional grant and available, The University of the Arts students in your income bracket may pay more of less than the overall average costs.
| Family Income | Average cost |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $31,663 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $31,949 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $32,270 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $33,318 |
| $110,001+ | $36,898 |
Admission considerations
Required:
- Secondary school GPA
- Secondary school record
- Formal demonstration of competencies
- Admission test scores
- Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Recommended:
- Secondary school rank
- Completion of college-preparatory program
- Recommendations
Neither required nor recommended:
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Finance
Charges:
Typical room charge for academic year: 9396
Typical board charge for academic year: -
Combined charge for room and board: -
Percent of students with financial aid
Types of financial aids
1674 of The University of the Arts undergraduates were awarded with some type of financial aid, it’s 95 percents of all undergraduate students. This makes The University of the Arts number 52 in the amount of financial aid awarded to students among all educational institutions in Pennsylvania.
Students at The University of the Arts awarded 5 types of loans or aids, the biggest percent of students received a any financial aid.
Salary After Attending
According to College Scorecard Data from U.S. Department of Education
Students services
Career
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Living & meal
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students required to live on campus
Institution provide on-campus housing
Institution provides board or meal plan
Veteran Services Available
Yellow Ribbon Program
Disability services
Percent indicator of undergraduates formally registered as students with disabilities
Undergraduate programs or courses are offered via distance education
Graduate programs or courses are offered via distance education
Alternative tuition plans
Any alternative tuition plans offered by institution
Tuition payment plan
Tuition payment plan - a program that allows tuition to be paid in installments spread out over an agreed upon period of time, sometimes without interest or finance charges.
Special learning opportunities
Here are the learning opportunities available in The University of the Arts.
Study abroad
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Teacher certification: students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
Teacher certification: approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teachers
Study abroad - programs and arrangements giving students a possibility to complete part of the college program studying in another country.
Teacher certifications programs are designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers in elementary, middle/junior high, and secondary schools.
Graduation Rate
The University of the Arts graduation rate is above the national average.
62% of full-time students enrolled for the first time to The University of the Arts completed the education program and got a degree in 150 percent of the expected time of completion.
The graduation rate value includes only programs that were completed less than six years for four-year degrees or less than three years for two-year degrees.
Graduation rate is the percentage of institution’s new-entering, first-time, first-year undergraduate students who complete their program within 150% of the published time for the program. Graduation rate excludes a huge number of students. This indicator doesn’t consider students of nontraditional enrollments - part-time students, students who enroll mid-year, and who transfer from one institution to another. So graduation rate alone can create a misleading perception. Completion rate in the form of total number of students receiving any types of awards/degrees creates a complete picture. Combining this data with graduation rate is a better way to compare institutions.
Applying information
Admission considerations
Required:
- Secondary school GPA
- Secondary school record
- Formal demonstration of competencies
- Admission test scores
- Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Recommended:
- Secondary school rank
- Completion of college-preparatory program
- Recommendations
Neither required nor recommended:
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Acceptance Rate
The percentage of students given offers out of all those that applied.
In comparison to National Average
The University of the Arts acceptance rate is above national average.
In comparison to state Average
Average acceptance rate for institutions in state is 72%, so acceptance rate value is below state average for 2% only.
ABOVE AVERAGE
In comparison to an average acceptance rate in of colleges in $30k - $40k price range
Average acceptance rate for all institutions in state in the same net price range is 63%, so The University of the Arts acceptance rate value is above state net price average for 7%.
BELOW AVERAGE
Admissions yield
Total
Full time
Part time
Retention rate
Full-time retention rate
Part-time retention rate
The The University of the Arts full-time retention rate is 76% and part-time retention rate is 0%.
Retention rate is the percentage of the institution's first-time first-year undergraduate students who continue at that institution the next year. E.g., full-time students who study in the fall semester and continue studying in the same program next fall semester are counted in the retention rate.
Retention rate is an important index: if it is high, it shows that school offers quality curriculum, good student environments and cultures as more students choose to continue their studies.
SAT/ACT scores
SAT scores
Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking The University of the Arts students submitting SAT scores
Composite SAT Range (25th - 75th):
1370 - 1740
SAT Range by section (25th - 75th)
Critical Reading: 470 - 590
Math: 450 - 570
Writing: 450 - 580
SAT Test Score Range
ACT scores
Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking The University of the Arts students submitting ACT scores
Composite ACT Range (25th - 75th):
19 - 27
ACT Range by section (25th - 75th)
English: 0 - 0
Math: 0 - 0
Writing: 0 - 0
ACT Test Score Range
SAT Score Converter
The new SAT is scored out of 1600 after the adjustments made in 2016. The old SAT was scored out of 2400. If you took an old SAT, you can convert your score to the new SAT score using the SAT Score Converter.
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For the High School Class of 2016:
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For the High School Class of 2017:
Most students in the Class of 2017 will take the new SAT, and most colleges will convert old SAT scores to new SAT scores.
Student Body
The student-to-faculty ratio at The University of the Arts is 8:1, that means that for every 8 students the institution has one professor, lecturer or specialist with a degree in education. Lower student-to-faculty ratio is better - it means that professors can dedicate more time and attention to each student.
Men/Women
Percent of international students
Race/ethnicity breakdown
Students enrollment in distance education
In The University of the Arts the biggest percent of students are enrolled in on-campus courses.
Distance education location breakdown
Here are the students enrolled exclusively in distance education courses at The University of the Arts and grouped by their location. Distance education courses are the most popular for students located in not reported location.
Campus Safety
The percentage of crimes on Main Campus
The campus located by 320 S Broad St address in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Main Campus in comparison of all branches in the US. It is calculated as the average percent of crimes yearly by five years of data for every campus, based on an overall number of students studying there. The branch is a part of The University of the Arts with 0.85% of maximum crimes a year. The most often crimes detected on Main Campus are burglary, robbery, and forcible sex offense.
Academic Programs
Number of degree programs offered
This is one of the lowest number of programs in comparison with other 44 universities in Philadelphia county. The University of the Arts is one of the few institutions in Philadelphia that offers a Bachelor's degree program.
Total credit/contact hours
Here you can find the data on instructional activity in measured in total credit and/or contact hours delivered by institutions during a 12-month period. Also we shown the Pennsylvania state average data to help you compare.
The University of the Arts provides coursework for undergraduate students and graduate students.
In 2014-2015 academic year estimated full-time equivalent undergraduate enrollment was 1830 students with 54887 сredit hours for 12-month instructional activity period. The enrollment for graduates was 153 with 3663 credit hours.
TOP 5 Popular Majors
The most popular majors counted as percentage breakdown of degrees awarded in every single discipline in The University of the Arts
- 29% — Visual and Performing Arts
- 7% — Design and Applied Arts
- 5% — Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- 5% — Film/Video and Photographic Arts
- 4% — Dance
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Student Reviews and Ratings for The University of the Arts
Overall Rating:
Was one of my top picks for grad school. I attended Hampshire College in Amherst, MA as an undergrad, and earned my BA in Theater & Film there. Being from NYC, I was aware of UofA as an undergrad, but didn't think I'd get in (I thought it was more like NYU, but it's not, it's MUCH better and smaller and less selectiver) so I was scared to apply as an undergrad. UofA was VERY strongly considered by me for my MFA, BUT I ended up choosing The New School in NYC over UofA ONLY because they gave me the better Fellowships and Grants package, plus a three year guaranteed TA'ship. Otherwise, I TOTALLY would have packed up my apartment in Northampton, MA and headed south to Philly if the financial offer had been the same or better. It's ok, I was back in NYC, which to be frank, is just as good a city for the arts as Philly, if not better.
Source of the review: Google Places, Google Maps™If you want one of the top schools anywhere for visual and performing arts , UofA is the place to apply. Not your traditional campus. The buildings are located within a two block area on Broad st. in downtown Philly. There admissions requirements are exacting but if you can get in, and if you're a city person, this is the place.
Source of the review: Google Places, Google Maps™Before applying, enrolling and beginning to run up huge debt, research the possibilities for employment after. ALL creative arts have been suffering huge declines in employment opportunities, not just in Philadelphia, but country and worldwide. Way too many wannabe artists and huge ever increasing declines in all over opportunities. I am an Alumna who has managed a successful free lance career mostly in Publishing and Advertising for decades, two formerly important emplyers, but no longer. I Full time instructors usually have little or no experience in real world employment, so thy need your tuition to pay THEIR salaries. Buyer beware...or pay heavily after graduating into the REAL world. Do the research!!
Source of the review: Google Places, Google Maps™I am so eager to apply for this school, this school is my first choice out of all my options, I really hope I get accepted into this amazing school. I've heard so many great things about the University, seen many videos online regarding this school, and watched many films that the students in the film department have created and I'm so astound by the work I've seen from some notable alumni. I'm currently a senior in high school right now and I'm hoping to major in film making at this school. This would honestly be my dream. Does anyone know exactly what will guarantee my acceptance into this school. I'll honestly do whatever means possible to ensure myself getting accepted into this amazing University.
Source of the review: Google Places, Google Maps™This is my daughters first year at UArts as a transfer student. I have had nothing but a welcoming, pleasant and knowledgeable staff to help me with this transition. It is her first year away from home and I was very concerned for her safety and well being. I visited Philly over the summer to check out the area. I instantly fell in love. The city is amazing and full of culture. I am more than comfortable with my daughter attending UArts. Amazing staff and students. I'm looking forward to her having a great year!! I want to thank the staff for answering all my questions and giving me peace of mind.
Source of the review: Google Places, Google Maps™Location & Website
Address: 320 South Broad St
Place:
Religious affiliation: Not applicable
Calendar system: Semester
General Phone Number: +2157176000
Institution is active in current year: 1
Institution's internet website address: uarts.edu
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