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Pacific Northwest College of Art

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Portland, Oregon 97209-3404

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Pacific Northwest College of Art is a private urban institution in Portland, Oregon. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 412 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $34,883 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $40,846.

Established
1909
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Private art school

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69%Acceptance
SAT Avg
412Students
9:1Student:Faculty
46%Grad Rate
$34,883Earnings 10yr
$40,846Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Pacific Northwest College of Art Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate68.5%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

68.5%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$47,126
Room & Board$18,912
Books & Supplies$1,358
Total Cost of Attendance$67,040
Average Net Price$40,846
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$35,104
$30–48K$34,711
$48–75K$41,713
$75–110K$45,643
$110K+$45,596

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$40,846

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

46.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$10,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (11)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
412
Gender Split
79% / 21%
Women / Men
First Generation
18%
Pell Grant Recipients
44%

Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Black 5%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 3%
Two+ 9%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate45.7%
Freshman Retention62.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$24,101
8 Years$29,008
10 Years$34,883

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$30,900
Men
$46,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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