Overview

The University of the Arts is a University institution located in Philadelphia, PA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 320 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA  19102-4944
United States

Contact Phone: 215-717-6000

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Majors & Degrees

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Human Computer Interaction	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting	×
Cinematography And Film/video Production	×
Dance, General	×
Directing And Theatrical Production	×
Film/video And Photographic Arts, Other	×
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other	×
Game And Interactive Media Design	×
Graphic Design	×
Illustration	×
Industrial And Product Design	×
Music Management	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music Theory And Composition	×
Musical Theatre	×
Photography	×
Playwriting And Screenwriting	×
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,293

Applied

1,101

Accepted

1,397

Enrolled

Female Admissions

943

Females Applied

790

Females Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

350

Males Applied

311

Males Accepted

89%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

60

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Required for some programs	Interview
Recommended	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Audition or portfolio required for performing arts programs; portfolio for design, visual arts, film and writing programs

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

50,950

Private

Fees

180

Full-time student fees

17,950

Room & board

11,590

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

40,252

Avg. Financial Aid Package

41,527

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

14,869

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,318

Avg. Loan Aid

19,036

Avg. Grant Aid

7,319

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

66%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

11%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,397

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

61%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	14.17%
Black or African American	20.04%
White or Caucasian	50.68%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.29%
Asian	3.58%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.14%
Two or more races	0.72%
Other	8.73%

Gender

Male (34.72%)

Female (65.28%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Open Mic Night, Drag Show and Late Night Blues

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
African Diaspora Collective, The Royals, Coffee Cup Cabaret, Animation Club and UArts Games Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
crime prevention workshops and seminars

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		No	No
Fencing		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		No	No
Fencing		No	No

Faculty

379

Total Faculty

8:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 77

Part-time - 302