Pacific Northwest College of Art

Portland, OR • private

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 429 • Total: 546

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

511 NW Broadway
Portland, OR
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Website

willamette.edu/pnca/index.html

Region

West

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 56

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 89 (20.7%) • Female: 340 (79.3%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	15	3.5%
Black/African American	19	4.4%
Hispanic/Latino	52	12.1%
White	261	60.8%
Two or More Races	41	9.6%
International	8	1.9%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

68.5%

451 admitted from 658 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/15/2025
RD:	02/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

45.7%

4-Year Graduation Rate

33.3%

Freshman Retention Rate

63.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

18.7:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$70,146

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $48,906

Room & Board

$19,760

Books & Supplies

$1,480

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$28,219
$30,001-48,000	$30,517
$48,001-75,000	$30,916
$75,001-110,000	$36,998
$110,001+	$44,522

Students Receiving Pell Grants

100%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$42,195

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Common questions about Pacific Northwest College of Art

What is Pacific Northwest College of Art's acceptance rate?

Pacific Northwest College of Art accepts 69% of applicants, from 658 applications.

How much does Pacific Northwest College of Art cost?

Tuition and fees are $48,906. Families earning under $30,000 pay $28,219 on average after aid.

Does Pacific Northwest College of Art require SAT or ACT scores?

Pacific Northwest College of Art does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.

What is Pacific Northwest College of Art's graduation rate?

46% of students graduate within six years.