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Pennsylvania College of Art & DesignPennsylvania College of Art & Design
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LITTLE
AHMYAH LITTLE '26
VAZQUEZ
S. VAZQUEZ '26
AUST
HANNAH AUST '24
CHAVI
CHAVITO ALLEN '26
CHHUN
KIRI CHHUN '26
MOYER
EMILY MOYER '23
LITTLE
AHMYAH LITTLE '26
RIES
EMMA RIES '26
CARVER
CASSIE CARVER-PETERS '23
SNYDER
SHERRIE SNYDER '24
PENA
ABE PENA '24
Apply today!
Applications for Spring & Fall 2026 are now being accepted!
At Pennsylvania College of Art & Design,
our community is all about the creative life.
About inspiration, innovation, & imagination.
PCA&D was founded by artists like you, so future artists could thrive and grow. We’re all working artists, designers, and creatives, and we can help you find your own path to success.
Explore Our Programs
Majors Minors Certificates
Students can earn a Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) degree in our Majors program and gain specialization in other areas through our Minors program. PCA&D recognizes the need for continuing education throughout a career, so our Certificate program is structured with adult students’ lifestyles and commitments in mind in addition to credit and non-credit options for youth, high school students, and adults in our Center for Creative Exploration.
undergraduate
programs
Youth, pre-college,
& adult
PCA&D
by the Numbers
Ranked on Niche.com as the #18 Best College for Design in the nation and in the top 5% of Colleges for Art.
Our faculty and staff are working creative professionals who have been where you are. You’ll work with real clients, exhibit in galleries, access internships, and build valuable networks.
Lancaster City is
ranked #1
out of 1,300 small cities for affordability, safety, and quality of life by WalletHub.
We’re located 1.5 hours from Philly and Baltimore, and 2.5 hours from New York City.
Campus is surrounded by more than 125 arts and culture organizations like theaters, galleries, performance spaces, shops, art markets …and more.
Everyone receives a scholarship, and many receive a PCA&D Grant based on the results of the FAFSA.
Latest
PCA&D
News
PCA&D Welcomes Three New Trustees to Its Board
Read »
January 20, 2026
PCA&D’s Illustration program named tops in Pennsylvania, top 50 nationally
Read »
September 12, 2025
PCA&D celebrates recent accomplishments in the College community
Read »
September 8, 2025
Update on Department of Education Data Transparency Initiatives
The U.S. Department of Education recently listed PCA&D under a lower earnings indicator – a metric based solely on older IRS income data from alumni and not on the quality, impact, or current direction of our programs. This designation does not affect students’ ability to file the FAFSA or receive aid, and it does not capture the full scope of our programs or the value of a PCA&D education.
PCA&D has evolved significantly since the years represented in the federal dataset. Today, we are an industry-embedded art and design college focused on preparing students for creative careers across a wide range of sectors. Our student-centered approach emphasizes transferable skills, professional readiness, and hands-on learning with faculty who are active practitioners.
Our new LiveX program – designed to prepare students for high-earning, high-growth creative roles – will meaningfully shift the College’s future earnings indicators as graduates enter the workforce.
PCA&D alumni success spans a variety of industries and disciplines, from Disney’s Yellow Shoes associate art director and Nickelodeon Animation storyboard revisionist, to legal audio/visual technician and senior data science advisor.
In 2025, PCA&D welcomed a record number of new and returning students, demonstrating that our community sees the growing value in our programs. With 79% of students receiving federal financial aid (average award $18,876), PCA&D offers an affordable, industry-focused education.
With robust financial aid support, a welcoming creative community, and a strong alumni network, PCA&D offers an affordable, future-focused education that helps students build meaningful careers and artistic identities.
Email us at
pr@pcad.edu
for further information
Let's Connect
Whether you’re just starting to learn about PCA&D or ready to submit an application, connect with us. We offer a range of ways to visit, from on-campus visits to online info sessions and 1-on-1s with an admissions counselor.
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It's not too late to apply. Connect with our Admissions staff to learn how you can join us in the Fall.
How to Apply
November 1st & 2nd
schedule of events
Apply Today,
It's Free
PCA&D reviews applications
throughout the year
Learn more
Spring Open House
Saturday, April 12
Join us to explore our campus and meet our students and faculty
Reserve Your Spot
schedule of events
Saturday Tour Day
February 1
Drop in and explore our campus as you connect with Admissions staff.
Reserve your spot
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Youth & Adult Classes
Alumni
Hire Our Students
Visit Us
News & Events
PCA&D News
Commencement and Senior Show 2026
Event Calendar
Exhibitions
Life at PCA&D
Living at PCA&D
Meal Plan
Our Creative City
What Students Are Saying
Student Safety
Clubs & Organizations
Art Garden
Support & Counseling
Faculty & Staff Mentors
Disability Accommodations
SpiritWear Stores
More About PCA&D
Admissions
Visit & Connect
How To Apply
Tuition & Costs
Financial Aid
Technology Requirements
Submitting Your Portfolio
For Parents
Student Health Insurance
Admissions Counselors
Founder’s Portfolio Scholarship Competition
Transfer Students
Accepted Students
Dual Enrollment
Viewbook
Academics
Undergraduate Programs
Academic Catalog
Fall Courses
Academic Calendar
Undergraduate Certificates
Distance Education
Adult Continuing Education
Pre-College Programs
The Learning Commons
Career Services
Internship Program
The Agency
Faculty
LITTLE
AHMYAH LITTLE '26
VAZQUEZ
S. VAZQUEZ '26
AUST
HANNAH AUST '24
CHAVI
CHAVITO ALLEN '26
CHHUN
KIRI CHHUN '26
MOYER
EMILY MOYER '23
LITTLE
AHMYAH LITTLE '26
RIES
EMMA RIES '26
CARVER
CASSIE CARVER-PETERS '23
SNYDER
SHERRIE SNYDER '24
PENA
ABE PENA '24
Apply today!
Applications for Spring & Fall 2026 are now being accepted!
At Pennsylvania College of Art & Design,
our community is all about the creative life.
About inspiration, innovation, & imagination.
PCA&D was founded by artists like you, so future artists could thrive and grow. We’re all working artists, designers, and creatives, and we can help you find your own path to success.
Explore Our Programs
Majors Minors Certificates
Students can earn a Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) degree in our Majors program and gain specialization in other areas through our Minors program. PCA&D recognizes the need for continuing education throughout a career, so our Certificate program is structured with adult students’ lifestyles and commitments in mind in addition to credit and non-credit options for youth, high school students, and adults in our Center for Creative Exploration.
undergraduate
programs
Youth, pre-college,
& adult
PCA&D
by the Numbers
Ranked on Niche.com as the #18 Best College for Design in the nation and in the top 5% of Colleges for Art.
Our faculty and staff are working creative professionals who have been where you are. You’ll work with real clients, exhibit in galleries, access internships, and build valuable networks.
Lancaster City is
ranked #1
out of 1,300 small cities for affordability, safety, and quality of life by WalletHub.
We’re located 1.5 hours from Philly and Baltimore, and 2.5 hours from New York City.
Campus is surrounded by more than 125 arts and culture organizations like theaters, galleries, performance spaces, shops, art markets …and more.
Everyone receives a scholarship, and many receive a PCA&D Grant based on the results of the FAFSA.
Latest
PCA&D
News
PCA&D Welcomes Three New Trustees to Its Board
Read »
January 20, 2026
PCA&D’s Illustration program named tops in Pennsylvania, top 50 nationally
Read »
September 12, 2025
PCA&D celebrates recent accomplishments in the College community
Read »
September 8, 2025
Update on Department of Education Data Transparency Initiatives
The U.S. Department of Education recently listed PCA&D under a lower earnings indicator – a metric based solely on older IRS income data from alumni and not on the quality, impact, or current direction of our programs. This designation does not affect students’ ability to file the FAFSA or receive aid, and it does not capture the full scope of our programs or the value of a PCA&D education.
PCA&D has evolved significantly since the years represented in the federal dataset. Today, we are an industry-embedded art and design college focused on preparing students for creative careers across a wide range of sectors. Our student-centered approach emphasizes transferable skills, professional readiness, and hands-on learning with faculty who are active practitioners.
Our new LiveX program – designed to prepare students for high-earning, high-growth creative roles – will meaningfully shift the College’s future earnings indicators as graduates enter the workforce.
PCA&D alumni success spans a variety of industries and disciplines, from Disney’s Yellow Shoes associate art director and Nickelodeon Animation storyboard revisionist, to legal audio/visual technician and senior data science advisor.
In 2025, PCA&D welcomed a record number of new and returning students, demonstrating that our community sees the growing value in our programs. With 79% of students receiving federal financial aid (average award $18,876), PCA&D offers an affordable, industry-focused education.
With robust financial aid support, a welcoming creative community, and a strong alumni network, PCA&D offers an affordable, future-focused education that helps students build meaningful careers and artistic identities.
Email us at
pr@pcad.edu
for further information
Let's Connect
Whether you’re just starting to learn about PCA&D or ready to submit an application, connect with us. We offer a range of ways to visit, from on-campus visits to online info sessions and 1-on-1s with an admissions counselor.
Loading...
Connect with us
It's not too late to apply. Connect with our Admissions staff to learn how you can join us in the Fall.
How to Apply
November 1st & 2nd
schedule of events
Apply Today,
It's Free
PCA&D reviews applications
throughout the year
Learn more
Spring Open House
Saturday, April 12
Join us to explore our campus and meet our students and faculty
Reserve Your Spot
schedule of events
Saturday Tour Day
February 1
Drop in and explore our campus as you connect with Admissions staff.
Reserve your spot
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