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Your chances of getting into Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

91.3%
Admission Difficulty for Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at PAFA is 91.3%.  Its admission rate is the 92nd lowest in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into PAFA and can you get accepted?

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 167 out of the 183 who applied were admitted.

11% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into PAFA?

91% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts you should:

PAFA GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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PAFA SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

PAFA ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 121 39 183
Accepted 111 35 167
Acceptance Rate 92% 90% 91%
Enrolled 9 10 19
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 8% 29% 11%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

85

Applicants have 85 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is $60.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214971 IPEDS survey data for Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

Last updated February 24, 2024