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Pacific Northwest College of Art

Portland, ORPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 75% Acceptance
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75%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$35,785
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
420
Students
Small campus body
$24,101
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Pacific Northwest College of Art is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Portland, OR. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 420 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 75%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
420 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
75% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
75%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $43,887
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $42,856
Debt: N/A
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $36,201
Debt: $26,899
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $30,577
Debt: $27,000
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$35,785
In-State Tuition$49,006
Out-of-State Tuition$49,006
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

41%
Pell Grants
52%
Take Loans
48%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$24,101
+45% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$34,883

Completion Signals

29%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
69%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$113/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

21%
Men
79%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 21% men and 79% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
18%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$69,382
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