Pennsylvania College of Art & Design is a professional art school located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. Here is a detailed introduction to the school:

School Profile

Ranked as the 18th best design school in the United States on Niche.com, ranked in the top 5% of art schools.

Excellent location: The school is located in Lancaster, 1.5 hours away from Philadelphia and Baltimore, and 2.5 hours away from New York City. Lancaster was ranked first in affordability, safety and quality of life among 1,300 small cities by WalletHub.

Campus Culture: The college's community is centered on creative life, inspiration, innovation and imagination. The school was founded by artists like students to help future artists thrive, and the faculty and staff here are all working creative professionals.

Professional Settings

Undergraduate Programs: The college offers a variety of professional programs in which students can earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and gain expertise in other fields through minor courses. Specific majors include illustration, graphic design, photography, fine arts, animation, etc.

Continuing education courses: Considering the need for continuing education in careers, the college also has certificate courses, providing credit and non-credit courses for youth, high school students and adults.

Teaching features

Professional teachers: The college's teachers are all working professional artists, designers, etc. They not only have rich teaching experience, but also can bring students the latest trends and practical experience in the industry, help students better understand the actual needs of the professional field, and lay a solid foundation for future career development.

Rich practical opportunities: Students have the opportunity to work with real customers, participate in actual projects, and exercise their professional skills and problem-solving abilities. In addition, students can exhibit their works in galleries, get internship opportunities, and build valuable personal networks.

Campus Life

Strong artistic atmosphere: There are more than 125 art and cultural organizations around the campus, such as theaters, galleries, performance venues, shops, art markets, etc., providing students with rich artistic resources and sources of inspiration.

Scholarship opportunities: The college offers a variety of scholarships for students, which are evaluated based on factors such as students' financial situation and academic performance. Many students can also receive college grants to reduce their financial burden.

Application requirements

Undergraduate application: You need to submit materials such as application form, transcript, recommendation letter, personal statement and portfolio. The school encourages students to apply as early as possible to get more scholarship opportunities.

Language requirements: For international students, TOEFL or IELTS scores are required to prove English language proficiency. For specific score requirements, please consult the school admissions office.