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University of the Arts
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  • 4 Year
  • PHILADELPHIA, PA

Report Card

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade C minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade C minus
  5. Athletics
    grade unavailable
  6. Party Scene
    grade B+
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade A+
  9. Dorms
    grade C minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade D+
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade C+

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UArts is a private university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,140 undergraduate students. The UArts acceptance rate is 85%. Popular majors include Dance, Music Management, and Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects. Graduating 68% of students, UArts alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $23,700.

About

320 SOUTH BROAD ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
Athletic Division
No data available  
Athletic Conference
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University of the Arts Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

UArts Admissions

Acceptance Rate
85%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
910-1140
ACT Range
19-27
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available  

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Cost

Net Price
$25,932 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$26,798 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
6:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
86%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 43 responses
58%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 60 responses
45%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 60 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    71%
  • On Campus
    29%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,140 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
30
Undergrads Over 25
4%
Pell Grant
34%
Varsity Athletes
No data available  
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 47 responses
  • Artsy
    36%
  • Creatively unique
    26%
  • Extremely hardworking, talented, and motivated
    19%
  • Individualistic
    9%
  • immature
    4%
  • Unique
    4%
  • Unrightfully pretentious
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
73%
Poll
89%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 56 responses
Poll
94%
of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports. 64 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 47 responses
  • Creative
    49%
  • Different in a bad way...
    17%
  • Unique
    13%
  • Collaborative
    6%
  • Need to be on television...
    4%
  • Relevant
    4%
  • Completely and utterly unethical administration
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$32,600 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
68%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
73%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 33 responses

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