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The University of the Arts
Philadelphia,
PA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate80%
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About The University of the Arts
The University of the Arts is a private, nonprofit university in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The University of the Arts was founded in 1876. The college currently enrolls around 1,313 students a year, including 1,170 undergrads.
The University of the Arts Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into The University of the Arts. The acceptance rate at The University of the Arts is 80%. In 2021, 829 out of 1,031 total applicants were accepted.
| The University of the Arts Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 80% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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The University of the Arts is located Philadelphia.
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College Info
The University of the Arts Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to The University of the Arts is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to The University of the Arts is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
The University of the Arts SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
Not available
Reading SAT Range
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The University of the Arts Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$73,318
In State$73,318
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$54,010
$54,010
Fees
$280
$280
Housing
$19,028
$19,028
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at The University of the Arts is like? There are approximately 1,313 students enrolled at The University of the Arts, including 1,170 undergraduate students and 143 graduate students. 96% percent of students attend school full-time, 60% percent are from PA and 40% percent of students are from other states.
96%
Full Time3%
Part Time60%
In State40%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,313
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
80%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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