Overview

Division of Graduate Studies / Division of Graduate Studies is located in Philadelphia, PA, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
(Postbaccalaureate Certificate)	Studio art
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)	Studio art
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)	Sculpture
(Postbaccalaureate Certificate)	Painting
(Postbaccalaureate Certificate)	Sculpture
(Postbaccalaureate Certificate)	Printmaking
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)	Painting
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)	Printmaking

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Thesis Required Thesis exhibit

Admissions

Applying

60

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 15th	January 15th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Portfolio of 20 images submitted on SlideRoom, 2 letters of recommendation, official transcripts showing bachelor's degree (or degree in-progress), statement of purpose
Additional Entrance Requirements	Portfolio of 20 images submitted on SlideRoom, 2 letters of recommendation, official transcripts showing bachelor's degree (or degree in-progress), statement of purpose

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 80
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 1
Types of financial support available	Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

74

Total Graduate Students

12%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.05%
Black or African American	6.76%
White or Caucasian	59%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	4.05%
Unknown	10.81%

Gender

Male (33%)

Female (66%)

Faculty

24

Total faculty

Full-time - 6

Part-time - 18

Male (11)

Female (13)

Location & Contact

Address 128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA  19102
United States

Contact Dr. Kevin Richards
Interim Chair of Graduate Programs
Email: richards@pobox.pafa.edu
Phone: 215-972-7600
Fax: 215-569-0153

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