- Antonelli Institute offers degree programs in photography and graphic design/commercial art. Located in Pennsylvania, the school teaches artistic and technical skills necessary to succeed in the creative visual arts. Antonelli Institute is known for providing individualized "hands on" instruction in classes taught by working professionals.
School Highlights
Antonelli Institute served 188 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Black), which was less than the state average of 48%.
School Overview
Antonelli Institute
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
8 staff
59 staff

Student Body
Total Enrollment
188 students
461 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1

# Full-Time Students
188 students
325 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
136 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
183 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
188 students
326 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
102 students
330 students

% Asian
n/a
5%

% Hispanic
3%
11%

% Black
10%
15%

% White
77%
52%

% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
10%
3%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
10%


Diversity Score
0.39
0.68

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
77%
59%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3587%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,500
$34,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$19,830
$17,231

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
88%

Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$12,696

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
65%
74%

SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- The Antonelli Institute was founded to meet the training needs of professional photographers and military photographer. Following World War II, the school's excellent reputation attracted veterans seeking training in photography. Internationally renowned photographer and artist, Severo Antonelli, founded Antonelli Institute in 1938 in Philadelphia. The school's founder, a major futurist artist and photographer, had brought to the school his reputation as one of the leading photo-picturalist's in the United States. On two occasions, Antonelli's photographs were exhibited at the Smithsonian Institution in the first and largest one-man photography exhibits ever at the institution. The Graphic Design / Commercial Art Program prepares students for an entry level career in the graphic design and illustration field. Learning from practicing professionals in the field, students acquire the skills necessary for a full-time staff position or freelance practice. Upon satisfactory completion of this program, the Associate in Specialized Technology Degree will be awarded. The Photography Program of study prepares students for entry-level positions in the fast-paced field of professional photography; whether it be portraiture, advertising, commercial photographic lab work, freelance or any number of other areas where skilled photographers are needed. The program provides opportunities, not only for a high level of technical training and skills needed to do quality photography, but to help the student become a successful business person or a highly valued employee.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Antonelli Institute cost?
Antonelli Institute's private state tuition is approximately $19,830.
What is the acceptance rate of Antonelli Institute?
The acceptance rate of Antonelli Institute is 65%, which is lower than the state average of 74%.
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