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PAFA Admission Requirements

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PAFA Admission Overview

PAFA admission requirements are listed below. PAFA is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

PAFA Acceptance Rate

PAFA GPA

PAFA considers GPA but does not publish an average for enrolled freshmen. Check the school's site for current practice.

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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
Requirement Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

153

Applicants have 153 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2027.

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

PAFA is test-free for 2024-25. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214971.

GPA calculator: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026