by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UPenn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in film.
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UPenn is in the top 10% of the country for film. More specifically it was ranked #14 out of 215 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools | 14 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UPenn was $1,871 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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Of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in film from UPenn in 2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UPenn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UPenn film bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UPenn Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 59 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 15 |
| Music | 12 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 9 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
