Pennsylvania College of Art & Design

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design is moderately difficult to get into. Pennsylvania College of Art & Design admitted 47% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 378 applications received in 2023, 178 students were offered admission.

If you are considering submitting an application to Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, the fee for the application costs $40.

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Pennsylvania College of Art & Design's admissions stats.

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.1
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	11%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Pennsylvania College of Art & Design.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Applying Early to Pennsylvania College of Art & Design?

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Pennsylvania College of Art & Design does not offer early decision or early action.

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Is Pennsylvania College of Art & Design Challenging To Get Into?

Getting into Pennsylvania College Of Art And Design is moderately difficult. Pennsylvania College Of Art And Design evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Pennsylvania College Of Art And Design accepted 47% of students, approximately 178 from 378 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Pennsylvania College Of Art And Design, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Pennsylvania College of Art & Design

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Pennsylvania College of Art & Design

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Pennsylvania College of Art & Design?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design

What does Pennsylvania College of Art & Design consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Interview	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Pennsylvania College of Art & Design for more information on admission factors.

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Pennsylvania College of Art & Design's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	–	Portfolio Review
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Pennsylvania College of Art & Design?

Students admitted to Pennsylvania College of Art & Design have an average unweighted GPA of 3.1.

Out of all students that were admitted, 51% submitted a class rank. At Pennsylvania College of Art & Design 11% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school and 22% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	3%
3.75 and 3.99	10%
3.50 and 3.74	10%
3.25 and 3.49	19%
3.00 and 3.24	21%
2.50 and 2.9	14%
2.00 and 2.49	16%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Pennsylvania College of Art & Design directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Pennsylvania College of Art & Design

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Pennsylvania College of Art & Design. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Pennsylvania College of Art & Design during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Pennsylvania College of Art & Design Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Pennsylvania College of Art & Design?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Pennsylvania College of Art & Design.

Does Pennsylvania College of Art & Design accept transfer credits?

✅ Pennsylvania College of Art & Design accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Pennsylvania College of Art & Design accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ Pennsylvania College of Art & Design does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Pennsylvania College of Art & Design?

✅ Pennsylvania College of Art & Design is not test optional.

What is Pennsylvania College of Art & Design's acceptance rate?

✅ Pennsylvania College of Art & Design has an acceptance rate of 47%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design?

❌ Pennsylvania College of Art & Design does not offer early decision.

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