The University of the Arts acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 85% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 1,101 of 1,293 applicants were admitted. Admissions details
What we know
- Students
- 1,397
Near the national median
National median 1,603
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The University of the Arts admitted 85% of 1,293 applicants.
- Applicants1,293
85% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted1,101
24.4% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)269
Cost & financial aid
Published price
- Tuition & fees
- $53,507
- Average net price
- Not reported in the latest federal data
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 34%
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First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
First-year retention
Students who return for a second year
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Total students
1,397
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Semester
Carnegie classification
Arts, music & design school
A Bachelor’s Degree College with an Arts, Music & Design focus.
Location & details
Where the campus is, how far it sits from a major city, and other colleges within reach.
The University of the ArtsPhiladelphia, PA, United States
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Campus
The University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Private nonprofit
- Arts, music & design school
Large city
Inside an urbanized area and a principal city.
- City (this campus)
- Suburb
- Town
- Rural
Nearest major cityIn or next to Philadelphia, PA
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Semester
- Website
- uarts.edu
Colleges nearby
Peirce College0 miPhiladelphia
Curtis Institute of Music0.3 miPhiladelphia
Thomas Jefferson University0.4 miPhiladelphia- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts0.7 miPhiladelphia
Moore College of Art and Design0.8 miPhiladelphia- Community College of Philadelphia1.1 miPhiladelphia
Colleges nearby
- Peirce College0 mi from The University of the Arts
- Curtis Institute of Music0 mi from The University of the Arts
- Thomas Jefferson University0 mi from The University of the Arts
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts1 mi from The University of the Arts
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What is the The University of the Arts acceptance rate for 2026?
The University of the Arts admitted 85% of 1,293 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 The University of the Arts tuition?
Tuition at The University of the Arts is $53,507 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What is the graduation rate at The University of the Arts?
68% of first-time, full-time students at The University of the Arts graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What colleges are similar to The University of the Arts?
The closest matches are Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, Moore College of Art and Design, and PAFA, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Aug 5, 2026
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