University of the Arts
At the University of the Arts, creativity overlaps and converges with numerous opportunities for collaboration among students. Whatever a students area of interest, he or she will find other individuals sharing a passion for the creative process--and for making their marks on society. The Universitys almost 1,900 students and 450+ faculty members interact in a dynamic, innovative learning environment. UArts faculty members are working professionals who create an intense and interactive academic environment, and students benefit from their professors extensive real-world experience. This synergy is a key to the Universitys success in helping aspiring artists, designers, performers and writers develop their creativity and find satisfying careers. Students also have opportunities for internships in a wide range of settings--independent artists studios, galleries, advertising agencies, web development companies, TV and radio stations, theater and dance companies, among many others. Situated between New York City and Washington, D.C., Philadelphia is the nations fifth-largest city and has a booming cultural community. UArts location on the citys Avenue of the Arts provides students with a vital urban experience at the crossroads of culture and business. Philadelphia is home to four major film festivals, 75 art galleries and 200,000 college students.
Academic Grad SlugSchool Details
| school_type | year_founded | religious_affiliation | academic_calendar | year_2016_endowment | address | telephone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private, Coed | 1876 | N/A | Semester | $49.2 million + | 320 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 | (800) 616-2787 |
| overall score | total score | state | city | online | paying | global |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | Philadelphia |
Info & Regulations
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Campus size (acres) | 18 |
| Students who have cars on campus | 0% |
| Alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age | No |
Health & Safety
Basic student services offered
| Details |
|---|
| nonremedial tutoring |
| health service |
| health insurance |
Campus safety and security services offered
| Details |
|---|
| 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols |
| Lighted pathways/sidewalks |
| Controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.) |
Career
Career services offered
| Details |
|---|
| on-campus job interviews |
| internships |
| resume assistance |
| career/job search classes |
| alumni network |
| interview training |
Computer Resources
Computers available for student use in
| Details |
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| residence halls |
| computer center/labs |
| library |
Library & Museum Information
| title | value |
|---|---|
| On-campus library | Yes |
| Museums or special academic buildings on campus | Various Galleries and Exhibition Spaces; Digital 3/D Scanning and Printing Equipment; Typograhy/Imaging Lab; Media Arts Studios; Digital Imaging Lab; Computer Animation Lab; Digital Audio Sound Studio; Digital Labs and Editing Rooms; Multimedia Studios an |
Learning Disabled (LD) Students
Services for LD students
| Details |
|---|
| Remedial math |
| Remedial English |
| Tape recorders |
| Note-taking services |
| Oral tests |
| Readers |
| Extended time for tests |
| Tutors |
| Priority seating |
| Texts on tape |
| Other testing accommodations |
Physically Disabled Students
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Accessibility of campus to physically disabled students | Mostly |
Services for physically disabled students
| Details |
|---|
| Note-taking services |
| Tape recorders |
| Tutors |
| Reader services |
| Interpreters for hearing-impaired |