Pennsylvania College of Art and Design - BigFuture College Search

Overview

Type
2-year • Private
Campus Life
Small • Urban
Average Per Year After Aid
$30K
SAT Range
Not available
Graduation Rate
58%

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is a small, 2-year, private college of art. This coed college is located in a city in an urban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers certificate, associate, and bachelor's degrees. This college has an acceptance rate of 45.93% and a graduation rate of 58%.

From the Institution

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design is a private, nonprofit college in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania focused exclusively on art, design, media, and creative professions. PCA&D offers undergraduate degree programs, certificate programs, and pre-college experiences that combine hands-on studio learning with professional practice, and industry engagement. Known for its close-knit creative community and career-focused approach, the College emphasizes experiential learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and connections to working professionals and creative industries. Students study in areas such as Fine Art, Illustration, Graphic Design, Animation & Game Art, Photography & Video, Design Thinking, Creative Writing, and Live Experience Design & Production (LiveX). Through its unique partnership with Academy of Live Technology at Rock Lititz, students in the LiveX program learn within an industry-embedded environment surrounded by the technologies, rehearsal spaces, and production partners behind some of the world's largest live events and tours. Students also benefit from Lancaster's vibrant arts and culture scene, which serves as an extension of the classroom and creative community.

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College Board Code

2681

Application Types Accepted

Common Application
Online through college's own website

Fee Waiver Info

Available to all qualified students. Visit the college website for details.

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