Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Admission
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at PAFA and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
PAFA Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Formal demonstration of competencies, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
1 item is Considered if submitted - Recommendations.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Not Considered |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |