Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts
Location and Contact Information
128 N. Broad StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19102-1510
USA
Main Tel: (215) 972-7600
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, "PAFA", is the oldest art museum and school in United States. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, it was founded in 1805 by a group of artists and businessmen, including Charles Willson Peale and William Rush. The present museum building was opened to the public in 1876. The institute provides a number of undergraduate degree and diploma courses in various fields of fine arts.
Talented students have the opportunity to display their work in institution's museum, a rare honor. This visibility of their work helps them to build a solid foundation for their careers.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in fine arts and photography and commercial art.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Schools of art, music, and design.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 23,366 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,314 |
Financial Aid
Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 96% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 96% | $9,204 |
| Institutional Grant | 92% | $7,556 |
| Federal Grant | 27% | $3,448 |
| Pell Grant | 27% | $2,734 |
| Other Federal Grant | 23% | $833 |
| State or Local Grant | 23% | $4,100 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 62% | $7,593 |
| Federal Loan | 62% | $6,248 |
| Other Loan | 12% | $7,176 |
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Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Academy of Art | Chicago, IL | 391 |
| 2 | Montserrat College of Art | Beverly, MA | 278 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | Lancaster, PA | 298 |
| 4 | Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design | Denver, CO | 573 |
| 5 | San Francisco Art Institute | San Francisco, CA | 601 |
| 6 | Lon Morris College | Jacksonville, TX | 340 |
| 7 | Finlandia University | Hancock, MI | 521 |
| 8 | Bethel College | North Newton, KS | 500 |
| 9 | Burlington College | Burlington, VT | 167 |
| 10 | Brevard College | Brevard, NC | 650 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 46 | 4 |
| Master | 32 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 17 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 25 |
Students
Student enrollment was 326 in 2009-2010 (345 full-time equivalent).
About 46% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 54% of the class.
Undergrads are 75% of enrolled students and graduate students are 25%.
Students under 25 years old represent 58% of the student body. About 12% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 81% Women 90% All 87%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
FINE ARTS
- Fine Arts and Art Studies
- Painting
- Sculpture
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Drawing
- Printmaking