by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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The cost of attendance at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts stands at about $64,035.00 annually.
The blocks below show what you would pay with no aid, with average aid, and as a low-income student.
| Tuition and fees | $44,600.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $19,435.00 |
| Total cost | $64,035.00 |
| That is 95% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $64,035.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$23,652.00 |
| Net price | $40,383.00 |
| That is 23% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $64,035.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$26,178.00 |
| Net price | $37,857.00 |
| That is 15% above the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page and living costs. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising at a recent average of 3.4% per year; the projections below compound that across a degree. Below, the cost is projected across a degree for three students at once — low-income with aid, average aid, and no aid. The loan rows amortise the projected total over a ten-year, 6.8% repayment.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Freshman year | $39,145.00 | $41,757.00 | $66,214.00 |
| Senior year | $43,279.00 | $46,166.00 | $73,206.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $164,755.00 | $175,749.00 | $278,683.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $62,766.00 | $66,954.00 | $106,168.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,896.00 | $2,023.00 | $3,207.00 |
| Total amount paid | $227,521.00 | $242,703.00 | $384,852.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Freshman year | $39,145.00 | $41,757.00 | $66,214.00 |
| Senior year | $40,477.00 | $43,178.00 | $68,467.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $79,622.00 | $84,935.00 | $134,681.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $30,333.00 | $32,357.00 | $51,309.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $916.00 | $977.00 | $1,550.00 |
| Total amount paid | $109,956.00 | $117,292.00 | $185,989.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the Net Price section.
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $42,454.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $35,641.00 |
Net price varies sharply by family income, dropping as need-based aid grows. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $45,633.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $42,640.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $40,660.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $43,390.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $48,597.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Net Price Calculator.
For the grant-and-scholarship detail behind these figures, see the financial aid page.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts amounts to $19,500.00, which federal data classifies as a Low ($10-20k) debt-load classification.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $4,771.00 |
| 25th | $9,250.00 |
| Median (50th) | $19,500.00 |
| 75th | $27,000.00 |
| 90th | $35,500.00 |
The gap between 10th and 90th percentile borrowers gives a sense of how uneven debt outcomes are.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student-loan-debt breakdown.
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $19,750.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $19,500.00 |
First-gen borrowers at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts hold $250.00 more than continuing-generation graduates.
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. Contrasting Pell and non-Pell borrowers shows how need shapes debt.
The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts stands at $3,875.00. This institution is flagged by federal data for Pell-debt inequity.
The federal default-rate classification for Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 4.1% |
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts come to $37,418,874.00 spread across 1,217 loan recipients.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits like the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD tuition assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 3 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $21,739.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the college veterans page.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, consider the following:
Dig further into the cost picture with the related pages below:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.