Pennsylvania College Of Art And Design is located in a small city, in Lancaster, PA. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Pennsylvania College Of Art And Design top out at the Bachelor's degree.
Students at the school often study photography and commercial art and fine arts.
The admissions department at Pennsylvania College Of Art And Design does not accept all those who apply.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Pennsylvania College Of Art And Design offers classes to 256 students (230 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Pennsylvania College Of Art And Design
204 N Prince St
Lancaster, PA 17608-0059
General Phone: (717) 396-7833
http://www.pcad.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Photography and Commercial Art | 33 | commercial art, photography |
| Fine Arts | 5 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Pennsylvania College Of Art And Design in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 38 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Pennsylvania College Of Art And Design had a total enrollment of 256 students (230 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 85% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Delaware | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lancaster, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 277 | 151 | 55% | 97 | 64% |
| Men | 97 | 50 | 52% | 35 | 70% |
| Women | 180 | 101 | 56% | 60 | 59% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,655 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,655 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,316 |
Financial Aid:
Pennsylvania College Of Art And Design participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2269900)
Pennsylvania College Of Art And Design has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $46,387 | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $36,796 | 3 | $36,384 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $40,588 | 4 | $39,643 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pennsylvania College Of Art And Design Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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