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The University of the Arts

Philadelphia, PA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate85%
Acceptance Rate85%

The University of the Arts Student Life

The University of the Arts is on a 21-acre campus in the urban setting of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The University of the Arts Student Activities

The University of the Arts has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? The University of the Arts has sororities but not fraternities.

The University of the Arts has the African Diaspora Collective. In fact, more students participate in the African Diaspora Collective than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at The University of the Arts include The Royals, Coffee Cup Cabaret, Animation Club and UArts Games Club.

The The University of the Arts community comes together each year for Open Mic Night, Drag Show and Late Night Blues.

Does The University of the Arts Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at The University of the Arts.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Priortiy given to freshman
Co-ed Housing Available No
Housing for Students with Disabilities No
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus ––
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing ––
Number of Students Living On-Campus ––
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus ––

The University of the Arts offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

The University of the Arts does not offer coed housing or housing for students with disabilities.

The University of the Arts Athletics

The University of the Arts does not have any athletic programs or the school has not reported any information on their athletic teams.

Is The University of the Arts Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

The University of the Arts is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The The University of the Arts campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Additionally, The University of the Arts has crime prevention workshops and seminars.

Plan a Visit to The University of the Arts

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit The University of the Arts, take Interstate 95 to Philadelphia, PA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Philadelphia International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Pennsylvania you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore The University of the Arts's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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The University of the Arts Students

65%

Women

35%

Men

99%

Full Time

1%

Part Time

39%

In State

61%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

51%

20%

14%

9%

4%

2%

1%

0.29%

0.14%

Undergraduate Students

1,397

Graduate Students

160

Non-Resident / International Students

23

The University of the Arts Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,557

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

85%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$51,130

Out-of-State

$51,130

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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