The University of the Arts Acceptance Rate
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,367
- Admitted
- 1,069
- Yield
- 23.4%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, The University of the Arts's acceptance rate has risen from 69.5% in 2014–15 to 78.2% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,494 to 1,367 (-9%) over that period.
Its 78.2% rate makes The University of the Arts more selective than about 46% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 60%.
The University of the Arts has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2018–19. Of admitted students, 23.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,494 | 1,039 | 69.5% | 374 |
| 2015–16 | 1,608 | 1,185 | 73.7% | 406 |
| 2016–17 | 1,616 | 1,241 | 76.8% | 407 |
| 2017–18 | 1,714 | 1,269 | 74% | 410 |
| 2018–19 | 1,643 | 1,235 | 75.2% | 425 |
| 2019–20 | 1,733 | 1,271 | 73.3% | 401 |
| 2020–21 | 1,588 | 1,204 | 75.8% | 297 |
| 2021–22 | 1,293 | 1,101 | 85.2% | 269 |
| 2022–23 | 1,086 | 869 | 80% | 182 |
| 2023–24 | 1,367 | 1,069 | 78.2% | 250 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 769 | 590 | 76.7% |
| Men | 376 | 291 | 77.4% |
| Another gender | 150 | 129 | 86% |
| Unknown | 72 | 59 | 81.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How The University of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is The University of the Arts's acceptance rate?
The University of the Arts's acceptance rate is 78.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,069 admitted of 1,367 applicants).
Is The University of the Arts test optional?
The University of the Arts is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to The University of the Arts?
The University of the Arts received 1,367 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,069.
Is The University of the Arts getting harder to get into?
The University of the Arts has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 69.5% in 2014–15 to 78.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.uarts.edu/.