The Art Institutes of York-PA (Closed 2017)
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(717)755-2300
- 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 serves 369 students (73% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 37%.
- The Art Institutes of York-PA is one of 2 community colleges within York County, PA.
- The nearest community college to The Art Institutes of York-PA is YTI Career Institute-York (0.2 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| The Art Institutes of York-PA | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 32 staff | 25 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 369 students | 618 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 271 students | 372 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 98 students | 246 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 2% | - |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% |
| % Black | 12% | 14% |
| % White | 74% | 63% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 10% |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.57 |
| College Completion Rate (Year 2008) | 61% | 63% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $32,800 | $34,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) 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).
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to The Art Institutes of York-PA is YTI Career Institute-York (0.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- YTI Career Institute-YorkPrivate, for profit1,677 students | 0.20 Mi1405 Williams Road
York, PA 17402
(717)757-1100 0.201,677 - 1,172 students | 3.50 Mi1031 Edgecomb Avenue
York, PA 17403
(717)771-4000 3.501,172 - Pennsylvania College of Art and DesignPrivate, non-profit224 students | 19.10 Mi204 N Prince St
Lancaster, PA 17608
(800)689-0379 19.10224 - Pennsylvania College of Health SciencesPrivate, non-profit1,447 students | 19.40 Mi410 N Lime Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717)544-4912 19.401,447 - Kaplan Career Institute-HarrisburgPrivate, for profit217 students | 19.90 Mi5650 Derry St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717)564-4112 19.90217
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