The University Of The Arts
Location and Contact Information
320 S Broad StPhiladelphia, PA 19102-4901
USA
Main Tel: (215) 717-6000
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The University of the Arts, or UArts, is situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in 1985 and created by the union of Philadelphia College of Performing Arts and Philadelphia College of Art. It is one of the oldest universities of the nation dedicated to the arts.
The University's campus includes 10 buildings with over 850,000 square feet. UArts offers 10 graduate and more than 15 undergraduate programs in:
- College of Art and Design
- College of Performing Arts
- College of Media and Communication
UArts has an active student life. Some of its clubs and organizations are the African American Student Union, Alpha Psi Omega, and Latino Student Union. The college has a diverse students body and enrolls many international students representing over 30 countries.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in drama and performing arts, music, photography and commercial art, fine arts, and design.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Selective admissions.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Schools of art, music, and design.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 31,000 |
| Room and board | $ 8,865 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,100 |
| Other | $ 2,718 |
Financial Aid
The University Of The Arts participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 99% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 99% | $14,407 |
| Institutional Grant | 98% | $13,032 |
| Federal Grant | 23% | $4,801 |
| Pell Grant | 23% | $3,295 |
| Other Federal Grant | 19% | $1,773 |
| State or Local Grant | 14% | $3,123 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 86% | $6,265 |
| Federal Loan | 86% | $6,265 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to The University Of The Arts:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principia College | Elsah, IL | |
| 2 | Mary Baldwin College | Staunton, VA | 1,738 |
| 3 | Wagner College | Staten Island, NY | 2,294 |
| 4 | Marymount Manhattan College | New York, NY | 1,988 |
| 5 | DeSales University | Center Valley, PA | 3,162 |
| 6 | California Institute of the Arts | Valencia, CA | 1,381 |
| 7 | Spelman College | Atlanta, GA | 2,270 |
| 8 | Point Park University | Pittsburgh, PA | 3,784 |
| 9 | Cedar Crest College | Allentown, PA | 1,872 |
| 10 | Goucher College | Baltimore, MD | 2,319 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 418 | 21 |
| Master | 76 | 11 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 1 |
| 2-4 year degree | 1 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 42 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 76 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,401 in 2009-2010 (2,470 full-time equivalent).
About 42% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 58% of the class.
Undergrads are 91% of enrolled students and graduate students are 9%.
Students under 25 years old represent 88% of the student body. About 1% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 52% Women 48% All 50%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 460-590 Math 430-550 Writing 450-580
Room and Board
The University Of The Arts provides on-campus housing for 655 of its 2,470 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
The University Of The Arts offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
DESIGN
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Industrial Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Acting
- Dance
- Directing and Theatrical Production
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Playwriting and Screenwriting
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Art Teacher Education
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Education
- Music Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
- Painting
- Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS
- Museology/Museum Studies
MEDIA
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MUSIC
- Jazz/Jazz Studies
- Music Performance
- Music Theory and Composition
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
- Intermedia/Multimedia
- Photography
- Printmaking