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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
Mascot
Sloth
Type
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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate68.5%
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
4700.0%
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 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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
126Very High
Estimated from OR state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
Portlandpop. 650K
1 mi(2 min)
Seattlepop. 740K
145 mi(251 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
536 mi(929 min)