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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Philadelphia, PA pafa.org 99 students

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts offers an immersive art school experience in the heart of Philadelphia. Its campus includes both historic landmark buildings and modern studio spaces. Students benefit from direct access to PAFA's renowned museum collections and archives, providing unparalleled opportunities for study and inspiration. The academy's focus is intensely artistic, fostering a community dedicated to the creation and understanding of fine art.

Programs
1
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$10,780
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$44,600
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 32% of students receive Pell Grants; 47% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $44,184, roughly 1% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $45,633 $182,532
$30K – $48K $42,640 $170,560
$48K – $75K $40,660 $162,640
$75K – $110K $43,390 $173,560
$110K+ $48,597 $194,388
Sticker price (no aid) $44,600 $178,400
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

1 degree program ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Fine Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →
15
$10,780/yr Moderate 0.6x

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