The Art Institutes of York-PA (Closed 2024)

  • A Bradley Academy education is not a process where we hand you skills and knowledge. It is an interactive process where you take responsibility and apply your knowledge. Here, you learn from artists and professionals in a hands-on environment. You have the opportunity to make both professional contacts and lifelong friends. Our goal is to encourage your passion in the creative field you have chosen and to help you develop competencies that can be applied in a related industry.

School Highlights

The Art Institutes of York-PA served 369 students (73% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was less than the state average of 50%.

School Overview

The Art Institutes of York-PA
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1952
Total Faculty
32 staff
28 staff

Student Body

Total Enrollment
369 students
350 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
271 students
292 students
# Part-Time Students
98 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
271 students
366 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
271 students
290 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
12%
% Black
12%
15%
% White
74%
50%
% Unknown races
1%
14%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
62%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,800
$34,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees
$17,344
$17,224
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
95%
Median Debt for Graduates
$28,387
$12,696
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
67%
76%
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Bradley Academy traces its roots back to 1952, when the York Academy of Arts was established. For many years, the school was located on East Philadelphia Street in York. Now, Bradley Academy is housed in a contemporary 38,000 square foot building in York, PA. Opened in August of 1997, the facility contains 20 classrooms and studios, a student computer commons, a gallery, an art store, and library.The typical class size is less than 25. However, classes may vary in size from 6 to a maximum of 42 for certain lecture classes. Specialized resource areas such as a graphics lab, display windows and vignette space allow students to apply the skills learned in the classroom. There are 30 Art Institute locations in addition to Bradley Academy in major metropolitan areas throughout North America. The college offers programs in Animation, Digital Arts, Fashion Marketing, Graphic Design, Interior Design and Web Design. Bradley Academy is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). The School is also licensed by the State Board of Private Licensed Schools (Pennsylvania Department of Education).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Art Institutes of York-PA cost?
The Art Institutes of York-PA's private state tuition is approximately $17,344.
What is the acceptance rate of The Art Institutes of York-PA?
The acceptance rate of The Art Institutes of York-PA is 67%, which is lower than the state average of 76%.

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