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The University Of The Arts is found in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at The University Of The Arts.
The school is known for its programs in design, music, drama and performing arts, photography and commercial art, and fine arts.
Admission to The University Of The Arts is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 48% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 580. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The University Of The Arts has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 2,277 in 2005 at the school.
Full-time students are the norm at The University Of The Arts.
More complete details are provided below.
The University Of The Arts
320 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
General Phone: (215) 717-6000
Admissions Phone: (215) 717-6030
Financial Aid Phone: (215) 717-6170
http://www.uarts.edu
The University Of The Arts awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 103 | industrial design, graphic design, illustration |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 100 | photography, film and photography, multimedia, cinematography, printmaking |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 94 | dance, acting, stagecraft, playwriting and screenwriting |
| Fine Arts | 86 | crafts and folk art, painting, sculpture, ceramics |
| Education And Teaching | 69 | art education, education courses, music teaching, drama and dance teaching |
| Music | 34 | music performance, music theory and composition, jazz |
| Liberal Arts | 13 | museum studies |
| Media | 11 | digital communications |
Number of programs and degrees for The University Of The Arts in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 406 | 19 |
| Master's degree | 102 | 10 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 2 | 2 |
In 2005, The University Of The Arts had a total enrollment of 2,277 students (2,213 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 34% |
| New Jersey | 30% |
| New York | 6% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Delaware | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Maine | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
The University Of The Arts offers campus housing for 674 of its 2,213 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Philadelphia, 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 | 2,107 | 1,018 | 48% | 504 | 50% |
| Men | 817 | 444 | 54% | 235 | 53% |
| Women | 1,290 | 574 | 44% | 269 | 47% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 11% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (215) 717-6030
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,330 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,330 |
| Room and board | $ 6,200 |
| Room charge | $ 6,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,270 |
Financial Aid:
The University Of The Arts participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 335000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (215) 717-6170
The University Of The Arts has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $61,989 | 13 | $61,397 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 24 | $49,537 | 17 | $49,650 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 26 | $39,177 | 14 | $41,002 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 71 | $49,084 | 44 | $50,369 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Dance, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Playwriting and Screenwriting
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Education, Other
Music Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
Painting
Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS
Museology/Museum Studies
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MUSIC
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
Intermedia/Multimedia
Photography
Printmaking
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets The University Of The Arts Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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