Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Private
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design admitted 46% of 677 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 64% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free. Pennsylvania College of Art and Design asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Pennsylvania College of Art and Design’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $46,755 a year. After grants, students paid $30,437 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Pennsylvania College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design admitted 46% of applicants: 311 of 677 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Pennsylvania College of Art and Design’s application deadline?
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
How much is Pennsylvania College of Art and Design’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Pennsylvania College of Art and Design require?
Besides the application and transcript, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Pennsylvania College of Art and Design have supplemental essays?
No. Pennsylvania College of Art and Design has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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