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Summary
University of the Arts is a private institution that was founded in 1876. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,099, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 18 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar.
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The mission of the University of the Arts is to inspire, educate and prepare innovative artists, designers and creative leaders for the 21st century. Devoted exclusively to education and training in the arts for 140 years, this dynamic community of artists engages, refines, and articulates creative capabilities, challenging students to think critically, and joining knowledge and skill to their individual creative visions. Its 2,300+ students are enrolled in 46 undergraduate and graduate programs on the University's campus in the heart of Philadelphia's vibrant Avenue of the Arts. The institution's roots as a ntational leader in educating creative individuals date back to 1868. The University offers numerous opportunities for students to grow as creative individuals, including: internships; study abroad; an exchange program with the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia; a growing list of student clubs and organizations; a dedicated career services office; and an active alumni organization. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1876 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2010 Endowment | $33,140,590 |
Applying
When applying to University of the Arts, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. The application fee at University of the Arts is $60. It has an an acceptance rate of 66.6 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | N/A |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 67% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | N/A |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of the Arts is 10:1, and the school has 78.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of the Arts include: Illustration; Dance, General; Music Performance, General; Photography; and Graphic Design. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 79.8 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 59% - High | ||||||||||
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Student Life
University of the Arts has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,099, with a gender distribution of 43.1 percent male students and 56.9 percent female students. 25.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 75.0 percent of students live off campus.
| Total enrollment | 2,355 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | N/A |
Campus Info & Services
University of the Arts offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, health service, and health insurance. University of the Arts also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at University of the Arts.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | Yes |
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Paying for School
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| Room and board | $7,800 (2010-11) - Medium |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2010 data
