# Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

> Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts' acceptance rate is 84% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 122 applicants). It is a private nonprofit college in Philadelphia, PA, with 23 students. The six-year graduation rate is 33.3%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $35,802.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/pennsylvania-academy-of-the-fine-arts-2093
- Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Setting: Large city
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Classification: Arts, music & design school
- Official website: https://www.pafa.org/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 214971
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Admissions

Source: CollegesRef archive.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Applicants | 122 |
| Admitted | 102 |
| Acceptance rate | 84% |

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $35,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $35,500 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 33.3% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 33.3% |
| First-year retention rate | 0% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $35,802 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 23 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the PAFA acceptance rate for 2026?

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts admitted 84% of 122 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

### How much is PAFA tuition?

Tuition at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is $35,500 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What is the graduation rate at PAFA?

33.3% of first-time, full-time students at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### Is PAFA the same as Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts?

Yes. PAFA is the common short name for Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the name the college reports to the U.S. Department of Education. CollegesRef lists its federal data under that official name.

### What colleges are similar to PAFA?

The closest matches are Moore College of Art and Design, The University of the Arts, and Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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- [College Navigator entry](https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214971)

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/pennsylvania-academy-of-the-fine-arts-2093. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.