The University of the Arts

www.uarts.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$48,350

3.91% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$25,932

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.03%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

85.2%

1,293 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,557

96.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

68.1%

275 Graduates

About

The University of the Arts is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at The University of the Arts were General Dance (69 degrees awarded), Music Management (32 degrees), and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (28 degrees).

In 2021, 439 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The University of the Arts. 64.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (233 degrees), 2.95 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (79 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at The University of the Arts is $48,350, which is $33,850 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at The University of the Arts is $48,350, which is $33,850 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,932.

In 2021, 100% of undergraduate students attending The University of the Arts received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$48,350

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at The University of the Arts was $48,350. The cost of tuition at The University of the Arts is $33,850 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of The University of the Arts (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,932

2021 Value

35.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 The University of the Arts had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,932. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of The University of the Arts grew by 35.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of The University of the Arts (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,213

Room and Board

$1,314

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at The University of the Arts was of $16,213 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 4% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,314. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at The University of the Arts (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at The University of the Arts received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.04% with respect to 2020, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at The University of the Arts (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.03%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at The University of the Arts was 1.03%, which represents 5 out of the 486 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

The University of the Arts received 1,293 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 18.6% annual growth. Out of those 1,293 applicants, 1,101 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.2% acceptance rate.

There were 1,557 students enrolled at The University of the Arts in 2021.

The University of the Arts has an overall enrollment yield of 24.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,101

Accepted Out of 1,293

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of The University of the Arts was 85.2% (1,101 admissions from 1,293 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 75.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 18.6%, while admissions declined by −8.55%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of The University of the Arts (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

The University of the Arts had a total enrollment of 1,557 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at The University of the Arts is 1,508 students and the part-time enrollment is 49. This means that 96.9% of students enrolled at The University of the Arts are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at The University of the Arts, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.7% White, 19.5% Black or African American, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.34% Asian, 0.771% Two or More Races, 0.257% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.128% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at The University of the Arts in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.5%), followed by White Male (18.3%) and Black or African American Female (13.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.2%), followed by White Male (18%) and Black or African American Female (10.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The University of the Arts in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,557 students. The full-time enrollment at The University of the Arts is 1,508 and the part-time enrollment is 49. This means that 96.9% of students enrolled at The University of the Arts are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at The University of the Arts (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

87%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at The University of the Arts was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), The University of the Arts had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at The University of the Arts (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
789 enrolled students
Black or African American
303 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
208 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at The University of the Arts is 50.7% White, 19.5% Black or African American, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.34% Asian, 0.771% Two or More Races, 0.257% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.128% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 143 students (9.18%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 129 more women than men received degrees from The University of the Arts. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The University of the Arts is white (233 degrees awarded). There were 2.95 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (79 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at The University of the Arts is General Dance (69 degrees awarded), followed by Music Management (32 degrees) and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (28 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at The University of the Arts, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (356 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (28 degrees), and English (7 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of the Arts are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,781,966 people), Secondary school teachers (497,899 people), Education administrators (299,425 people), Other managers (223,419 people), and Postsecondary teachers (220,542 people).

The most specialized majors at The University of the Arts in 2021 are Visual & Performing Arts (356 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (28 degrees), English (7 degrees), EDUCATION. (39 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (9 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of the Arts are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at The University of the Arts are Visual & Performing Arts (356 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (28 degrees), English (7 degrees), EDUCATION. (39 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (9 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of the Arts are Elementary & secondary schools (3,042,527 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (464,799 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (251,145 people), Computer Systems Design (182,858 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (120,951 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by The University of the Arts.

Most Common (2020)

General Dance
53 degrees awarded
Music Management
49 degrees awarded
Illustration
41 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at The University of the Arts was General Dance with 53 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at The University of the Arts according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

155

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

284

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 155 degrees were awarded to men at The University of the Arts, which is 0.546 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (284).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at The University of the Arts by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 20 degrees were awarded to men at The University of the Arts in Music Management, which is 1.67 times more than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 69 degrees were awarded to men at The University of the Arts in General Dance, which is 5.31 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

55%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 55% of students graduating from The University of the Arts completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at The University of the Arts is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
233 degrees awarded
Black or African American
79 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The University of the Arts is white (233 degrees awarded). There were 2.95 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (79 degrees).

9.79% of degree recipients (43 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
150 degrees awarded
White Male
83 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The University of the Arts is white female (150 degrees awarded). There were 1.81 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (83 degrees).

Operations

The University of the Arts has an endowment valued at nearly $67.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 13.5M (20.2%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, The University of the Arts had a total salary expenditure of 54.8M. The University of the Arts employs 39 Associate professors, 28 Assistant professors and 10 Professors. Most academics at The University of the Arts are Male Associate professor (26), Male Assistant professor (14), and Female Assistant professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The University of the Arts are: Management, with 49 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 40 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees.

Endowment

$67.1M

2021 Endowment

19.4%

growth from 2020

The University of the Arts has an endowment valued at about $67.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of The University of the Arts grew 19.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $54.4M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at The University of the Arts (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$22.1M

2021 Salaries

20.8%

decline from 2020

In 2021, The University of the Arts paid a median of $22.1M in salaries, which represents 40.3% of their overall expenditure ($54.8M) and a 20.8% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.84M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, The University of the Arts paid a total of $4.84M to 77 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

39 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

49 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at The University of the Arts were Associate professor with 39 employees, Assistant professor with 28 employees, and Professor with 10 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The University of the Arts were Management with 49 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 40 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at The University of the Arts was Male Associate professor with 26 employees, Male Assistant professor with 14 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at The University of the Arts.