University of the Arts
University of the Arts at a Glance
Reviewed by James A. Barham, PhD, Vice President and Academic Editor. Influence ranks come from our InfluenceRanking™ methodology; other figures come from federal data, with the year shown under each section. Report an error
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About University of the Arts
According to Wikipedia, University of the Arts is a private arts university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its campus makes up part of the Avenue of the Arts in Center City, Philadelphia. Dating back to the 1870s, it is one of the oldest schools of art or music in the United States.
University of the Arts 's Online Degrees
MEd in Educational Program Design
Degree Concentrations
- Emphasis
- Arts
- Literacy
- Inclusion
- Education technology
- Required Credits: 30
- Format: Fully online
University of the Arts Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,086 | 80% | 80% | 66% |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does University of the Arts Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $51,130 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $40,718 |
| 30K - 48K | $40,897 |
| 48K - 75K | $41,688 |
| 75K - 110K | $43,536 |
| 110K+ | $45,646 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2022–23; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
University of the Arts 's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 1,729 | 1,451 | 278 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is University of the Arts ?
University of the Arts is located at 320 South Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102-4901.
What Is University of the Arts Known For?
University of the Arts is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
University of the Arts 's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of the Arts 's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of the Arts ranks #839 in the U.S. and #3637 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesUniversity of the Arts ranks #988 in the U.S. and #4382 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesWho Are University of the Arts 's Most Influential Alumni?
University of the Arts 's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Literature, Communications, and History. Here are some of University of the Arts 's most famous alumni:
- Rod Rosenstein
- An American lawyer.
- Irving Penn
- An American photographer and photojournalist.
- Ignazio Visco
- An Italian banker.
- Jerry Pinkney
- An American writer and children's book illustrator .
- Noreena Hertz
- A British economist and author.
- James DePreist
- An American conductor .
- Stijn Claessens
- An Economist.
- Charles Sheeler
- An American artist .
- Stanley Clarke
- An American bassist, film composer and founding member of Return to Forever.
- Linh Dinh
- An American writer and photographer.
- Deborah Willis
- An African-American artist, photographer, curator of photography.
- Howard Benson
- An American record producer.
