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University of the Arts

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private

78%acceptance rate
–SAT middle 50%
–ACT middle 50%
$44,510average net price

University of the Arts admitted 78% of 1,367 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 69% of students graduate within six years.

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What it costs

Full price with housing is $77,152 a year. After grants, students paid $44,510 on average.

Average price after grants, by family income:

  • $0–30k$42,104
  • $30–48k$41,675
  • $48–75k$43,345
  • $75–110k$43,590
  • $110k+$46,757

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University of the Arts admitted 78% of applicants: 1,069 of 1,367 (IPEDS, fall 2023).

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Sources: College Navigator (IPEDS). Costs are IPEDS 2022–23 net price and 2023–24 sticker price. Clarity Prep isn’t affiliated with University of the Arts.