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THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS (UArts)

  • 320 S Broad St
  • Philadelphia, PA 19102
  • OPEID College Code: 00335000
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  • General Phone: (215) 717-6000
  • President: Sean T. Buffington
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 2,403
  • College Alias: UArts
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The University of the Arts - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
    Mission Statement
  • The Arts have the power to transform society. They play an essential role in ensuring and enhancing the quality of life. The University of the Arts is committed to inspiring, educating and preparing innovative artists and creative leaders for the Arts of the 21st century.
Accreditation
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Art, Music, and Design
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
 
 
 
The University of the Arts Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $60.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants9121,5372,449
Number Granted Admission (%)477 (52%)738 (48%)1,215 (50%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)200 (42%)273 (37%)473 (39%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam42089%
ACT ® Exam8418%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading460590
SAT ® Math430550
SAT ® Writing450580
 
ACT ® Composite1825
ACT ® English1827
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving86%23%14%98%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,265$4,801$3,123$13,032
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)3.3%3.7%3.4%
Number in Default172127
Number in Repayment510564783
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$31,000$30,600$28,320
In-State Tuition and Fees$31,000$30,600$28,320
Out of State Tuition and Fees$31,000$30,600$28,320
Books and Supplies$2,100$2,100$2,100
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$8,865$8,712$8,361
Other Expenses$2,718$2,575$2,493
Off Campus
Room and Board$6,156$6,156$5,886
Other Expenses$3,069$2,880$2,781
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,069$2,880$2,781
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$44,683$43,987$41,274
In-State$44,683$43,987$41,274
Out of State$44,683$43,987$41,274
Off Campus
In-District$42,325$41,736$39,087
In-State$42,325$41,736$39,087
Out of State$42,325$41,736$39,087
Off Campus with Family
In-District$36,169$35,580$33,201
In-State$36,169$35,580$33,201
Out of State$36,169$35,580$33,201
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateBachelorMaster
Communications and Journalism
Digital Communication and Media Degree-15-
 
Education
Art Teacher Education Degree--23
Drama and Dance Teacher Education Degree-6-
Education, Other Degree--1
Music Teacher Education Degree--13
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Museology, Museum Studies Degree--13
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Acting Degree-23-
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics Degree--2
Cinematography and Film Degree-19-
Dance Degree143-
Directing and Theatrical Production Degree-12-
Film, Video and Photographic Arts, Other Degree-25-
Graphic Design Degree-33-
Illustration Degree-48-
Industrial Design Degree-111
Intermedia, Multimedia Degree-12-
Jazz and Jazz Studies Degree--2
Music Performance Degree-38-
Music Theory and Composition Degree-3-
Painting Degree-159
Photography Degree-33-
Playwriting and Screenwriting Degree-16-
Printmaking Degree-1310
Sculpture Degree-162
Technical Theatre, Design and Technology Degree-2-
Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry Degree122-
Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other Degree-13-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 2,403
    • Undergraduate: 2,164 Graduate: 239
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,014 Female: 1,389
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 939 Female: 1,225
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 75 Female: 164
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,292 Part-Time: 111
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,115 Part-Time: 49
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 177 Part-Time: 62
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1105%
American Indian130.5%
Black23610%
Asian733%
Hispanic1205%
White1,50463%
Unknown34714%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18140.6%
Ages 18-1983635%
Ages 20-2193539%
Ages 22-2433614%
Ages 25-291717%
Ages 30-34382%
Ages 35-39140.6%
Ages 40-49170.7%
Ages 50-65120.5%
Age Over 6510.04%
Age Unknown291%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees798435363
Faculty Status21212092
Tenured Faculty4444-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service473118355
Primarily Instruction473118355
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial5757-
Other Professionals1051023
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1631585
Clerical And Secretarial67643
Skilled Crafts11-
Service and/or Maintenance6262-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$59,990 (118)$60,647 (69)$59,065 (49)
Professor$73,418 (34)$73,369 (23)$73,522 (11)
Associate Professor$58,623 (48)$58,520 (25)$58,734 (23)
Assistant Professor$49,130 (36)$49,244 (21)$48,971 (15)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$59,990 (118)$60,647 (69)$59,065 (49)
Professor$73,418 (34)$73,369 (23)$73,522 (11)
Associate Professor$58,623 (48)$58,520 (25)$58,734 (23)
Assistant Professor$49,130 (36)$49,244 (21)$48,971 (15)
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 79%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students66%
 
By Gender
Male66%
Female67%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien60%
Black75%
Asian69%
Hispanic69%
White66%
Unknown58%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less57%
5 Years62%
6 Years64%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Aggravated Assault2-
Burglary4-
On Campus
Robbery12
Aggravated Assault31
Burglary5-
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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