More selective than 0% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Pennsylvania College of Art and Design over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 99% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 46% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Pennsylvania College of Art and Design compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design has the 111th-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | 97% | 18% | $18,220 |
| 104 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | 97% | 16% | $19,047 |
| 105 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | 98% | 26% | $23,330 |
| 106 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | 98% | 17% | $22,213 |
| 107 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | 98% | 26% | $22,585 |
| 108 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto | 98% | 34% | $19,454 |
| 109 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | 99% | 39% | $17,910 |
| 110 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | 99% | 32% | $24,356 |
| 111 | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | 99% | 69% | $30,083 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design admissions questions
What is the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design accepts 99% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 311 of 677 applicants were admitted.
Does Pennsylvania College of Art and Design require the SAT or ACT?
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design?
31% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (95 of 311).
Is Pennsylvania College of Art and Design getting harder to get into?
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design accepted 99% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 46% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Pennsylvania College of Art and Design overview