Antonelli Institute

  • Antonelli Institute offers degree programs in photography and graphic design/commercial art. Located in Pennsylvania, the school teaches artistic and technical skills necessary to succeed in the creative visual arts. Antonelli Institute is known for providing individualized "hands on" instruction in classes taught by working professionals.

School Highlights

Antonelli Institute serves 188 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 92%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Private-state tuition: $19,830
  • Acceptance Rate: 65%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
  • Minority enrollment: 23%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Antonelli Institute
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
8 staff
58 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Antonelli Institute has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Antonelli Institute diversity score of 0.39 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
188 students
344 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
11:1
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# Full-Time Students
188 students
241 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
103 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Antonelli Institute and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Antonelli Institute.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
183 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
188 students
241 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Antonelli Institute and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
102 students
330 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
4%
% Asian
n/a
14%
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% Hispanic
3%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Antonelli Institute and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
10%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Antonelli Institute and the percentage of Black community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
77%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Antonelli Institute and the percentage of White community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
52%
% Two or more races
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Antonelli Institute and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Antonelli Institute.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
Diversity Score
0.39
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
77%
59%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Antonelli Institute and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,500
$34,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Antonelli Institute and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Pennsylvania by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $19,830 is more than the state average of $17,079. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$19,830
$17,079
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Antonelli Institute and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
91%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Antonelli Institute and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$12,696
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Antonelli Institute and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Antonelli Institute and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
65%
74%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Antonelli Institute and the community college average percent admitted of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • The Antonelli Institute was founded to meet the training needs of professional photographers and military photographer. Following World War II, the school's excellent reputation attracted veterans seeking training in photography. Internationally renowned photographer and artist, Severo Antonelli, founded Antonelli Institute in 1938 in Philadelphia. The school's founder, a major futurist artist and photographer, had brought to the school his reputation as one of the leading photo-picturalist's in the United States. On two occasions, Antonelli's photographs were exhibited at the Smithsonian Institution in the first and largest one-man photography exhibits ever at the institution. The Graphic Design / Commercial Art Program prepares students for an entry level career in the graphic design and illustration field. Learning from practicing professionals in the field, students acquire the skills necessary for a full-time staff position or freelance practice. Upon satisfactory completion of this program, the Associate in Specialized Technology Degree will be awarded. The Photography Program of study prepares students for entry-level positions in the fast-paced field of professional photography; whether it be portraiture, advertising, commercial photographic lab work, freelance or any number of other areas where skilled photographers are needed. The program provides opportunities, not only for a high level of technical training and skills needed to do quality photography, but to help the student become a successful business person or a highly valued employee.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Antonelli Institute cost?
Antonelli Institute's private state tuition is approximately $19,830.
What is the acceptance rate of Antonelli Institute?
The acceptance rate of Antonelli Institute is 65%, which is lower than the state average of 74%.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Private-state tuition: $19,830
  • Acceptance Rate: 65%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
  • Minority enrollment: 23%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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