Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
- Pennsylvania College of Art & Designs 4-year Bachelor of Fine Arts program welcomes aspiring artists who are seeking an independent, serious arts-focused education. The BFA program is offered in five majors: digital media, fine art, graphic design, illustration and photography. The colleges innovative curriculum challenges students to explore their creativity, foster growth through real-life experiences and affirm their passion for a career in the visual arts.
School Highlights
- Pennsylvania College of Art and Design serves 224 students (94% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 37%.
- Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is one of 4 community colleges within Lancaster County, PA.
- The nearest community college to Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (0.4 miles away).
Top Placements
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design places among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Selectivity Lowest acceptance rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 42% over five years.
| Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 40 staff | 25 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 224 students | 618 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 210 students | 372 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 14 students | 246 students |
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| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| % Black | 6% | 14% |
| % White | 75% | 63% |
| % Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 7% | 10% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.57 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $29,200 | $34,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Pennsylvania College of Art & Design began as a dream of a handful of dedicated artists and their supporters in the spring of 1982. As a professional art college, Pennsylvania College of Art & Design offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (BFA) in fine art, digital media, graphic design, illustration, and photography, Professional Programs, pre-college courses, and credit & non-credit art classes for adults, high school students and youth. PCA&D is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), is approved as a college and for degree-granting privileges by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and is a member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art & Design (AICAD).
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (0.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Pennsylvania College of Health SciencesPrivate, non-profit1,447 students | 0.40 Mi410 N Lime Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717)544-4912 0.401,447 - 913 students | 1.10 Mi750 E King St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717)299-7731 1.10913 - 4,952 students | 2.20 Mi1641 Old Philadelphia Pike
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717)293-5000 2.204,952 - YTI Career Institute-YorkPrivate, for profit1,677 students | 18.90 Mi1405 Williams Road
York, PA 17402
(717)757-1100 18.901,677 - 1,269 students | 21.50 Mi735 Cumberland St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717)270-4222 21.501,269
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