Pacific Northwest College of Art

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	130
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	98%
Students retention rate	59%
On-time graduation rate	36%

Located in Portland, Oregon, Pacific Northwest College of Art is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 98% indicates that Pacific Northwest College of Art is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Pacific Northwest College of Art is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Pacific Northwest College of Art emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Pacific Northwest College of Art is reported to be 36%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Oregon state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 54% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Pacific Northwest College of Art is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Oregon is 74%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Pacific Northwest College of Art do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

97.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$42,768

Cost of attendance at Pacific Northwest College of Art in 2022 for students from Oregon.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average	$11,345
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$42,768

Cost of attendance at Pacific Northwest College of Art in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average	$30,794
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Pacific Northwest College of Art received on average $22,027 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$22,027

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	35	41%	$5,040	$176,397
Other Federal Grant	35	41%	$5,326	$186,397
State Grant/Scholarships	12	14%	$3,150	$37,800
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	85	99%	$19,389	$1,648,099
Total Grant & Scholarships	85	99%	$22,027	$1,872,296

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pacific Northwest College of Art students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Pacific Northwest College of Art students is 35.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 36.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.3%.

35.7%

asian 50.0% 2 students
white 34.0% 17 students
International Students 100.0% 2 students
Mixed Race 37.5% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Football Northwest Conference
Baseball Northwest Conference
Basketball Northwest Conference
Track and Cross Country Northwest Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Pacific Northwest College of Art provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Pacific Northwest College of Art offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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