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Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
Lancaster, PA, United States
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
At Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $26,342 a year after grants, against $43,046 for families earning over $110,000.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
Average annual cost after grants
$33,456
$17,053 above the median for all colleges ($16,403).
| Family income | Average annual cost |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $26,342 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $27,919 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $30,676 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $33,861 |
| Over $110,000 | $43,046 |
Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.
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Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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Moore College of Art and Design
Philadelphia, PA
Enrollment 535 students, close to 400
Profile closeness62/100
Cleveland Institute of Art
Cleveland, OH
Graduation rate 62%, close to 69%
Profile closeness78/100
Columbus College of Art and Design
Columbus, OH
Graduation rate 61%, close to 69%
Profile closeness70/100
Maryland Institute College of Art MICA
Baltimore, MD
Graduation rate 71%, close to 69%
Profile closeness70/100
Art Academy of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
Average net price $35,232, close to $33,456
Profile closeness55/100
Maine College of Art & Design
Portland, ME
Enrollment 415 students, close to 400
Profile closeness72/100
Laguna College of Art and Design
Laguna Beach, CA
Acceptance rate 94%, close to 99%
Profile closeness70/100
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Milwaukee, WI
Same Carnegie classification
Profile closeness67/100
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