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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.
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Campus Location320 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19102-4901
USA
Main Tel: (215) 717-6000
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
The University Of The Arts HighlightsWhere The University Of The Arts stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in drama and performing arts, music, fine arts, photography and commercial art, and design.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Selective admissions.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 399 | 20 | | Master | 88 | 10 | | 2-4 year degree | 3 | 2 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at The University Of The Arts was 2,396 in 2007 (2,322 full-time equivalent). About 38% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 62% of the class. Undergrads are 91% of enrolled students and graduate students are 9%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 28,320 | | Room and board | $ 8,361 | | Books and supplies | $ 2,100 | | Other | $ 2,493 |
Financial Aid: The University Of The Arts participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 47 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 68 |
Housing and MealsThe University Of The Arts provides on-campus housing for 718 of its 2,322 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
The University Of The Arts Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 50% | | Women | 47% | | All | 48% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 470-600 | | Math | 450-570 | | Writing | 470-580 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) DESIGN (102 awarded) - Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Industrial Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (109 awarded) - Acting
- Dance
- Directing and Theatrical Production
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Playwriting and Screenwriting
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (47 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Education
- Music Teacher Education
FINE ARTS (74 awarded) - Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
- Painting
- Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS (16 awarded) MEDIA (11 awarded) - Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MUSIC (38 awarded) - Jazz/Jazz Studies
- Music Performance
- Music Theory and Composition
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (93 awarded) - Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
- Intermedia/Multimedia
- Photography
- Printmaking
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