Fact Sheet
PCA is a private college in Paris, France
Degree-granting institution under the authority of the State of Delaware
Accreditation
Specialized: NASAD
Degrees Offered: BA, BFA, MA, MFA
Areas of Study
Communication Design
Design Management
Fashion Design
Fine Arts
Interior Design
Photography
Design for Social Impact
Drawing
Fashion Design
Fashion Film & Photography
Interior Design
Photography & Image-making
Transdisciplinary New Media
Foundation (preparatory program)
CUPA (Study Abroad Immersion Program)
Study Abroad at PCA
Certificate Programs
Summer Program (college and pre-college)
Special Opportunities
International Exchange
Student Juried Exhibitions and Projects
Internships & Career Development Office
Workshops
Guest Lectures
Research
Students Council
Learning Disabilities Services
Students Counseling Services
Admissions Process
Application: required
Online application: recommended
Home exam: not required
Interview: required
Portfolio: required (except BA)
Essay: required (BA applicants)
Personal Statement: required
High School Transcripts: required (for undergraduate)
College Transcripts: required (for transfer students, study abroad & graduate)
Letters of Recommendation: required (for graduate)
Writing Sample: required (for graduate)
CV: required (for graduate)
Student Geographic Distribution
Student/faculty Ratio
Class size 12 (estimated average)
Enrollment
Freshmen Retention
70% of 2015-2016 Freshmen returned in 2016-2017
Graduation Rate
27% of 2013-2014 Freshmen graduated within 4 years
Faculty
27 FTE (107 part-time)
+20 nationalities represented
Gender Distribution
Cost of Attendance
Undergraduate
Annual full-time tuition: 27 200 euros (incl. all fees)
Financial Aid
Full-time undergraduate students who receive financial aid in 16-17: 40%
Average amount received per student in 16-17: 6120 euros per semester
Careers
42% of the students did one or several internships
over 50% of students complete an internship during their course of study
Allocation of funds
A: Personnel costs (including social charges)
B: Communication & recruitment
C: Bulding lease and maintenance
D: Academic costs
E: Purchases and supplies (including IT)
F: Corporate taxes and fees
G: Student Financial Aid