Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
Lancaster, PA · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 45.9% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | —–— |
| Middle-50% ACT | —–— |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $29,266 |
| Grad rate | 64% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $33,301 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Regular / Rolling | Rolling |
| Application fee | $0 (US) · $0 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Portfolio | College's own system |
| Test policy | ignored |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
- The Thank-You Note (150–200 words)· ~200 words
- Exploring Community at Penn (150–200 words)· ~200 words
- School-Specific Prompts
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).