Pacific Northwest College of Art
Pacific Northwest College of Art is a private research university in Portland, Oregon, enrolling about 420 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 74.85% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $34,883 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $49,006
- 2024 Average Net Price: $35,785 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 74.85% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 420 97.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 29.13%
Pacific Northwest College of Art: what the data shows
Common questions about Pacific Northwest College of Art, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Pacific Northwest College of Art?
Pacific Northwest College of Art is located in Portland, OR (ZIP 97209-3404).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Pacific Northwest College of Art public or private?
Pacific Northwest College of Art is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Pacific Northwest College of Art cost?
Published tuition: $49,006.
Average net price after aid: $35,785.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $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 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $196,024.
How hard is it to get into Pacific Northwest College of Art?
Admission rate: 74.85%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Pacific Northwest College of Art?
Total enrollment: 420 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Pacific Northwest College of Art?
150%-time completion rate: 29.13%.
First-year retention: 69.5%.
What do graduates of Pacific Northwest College of Art earn?
Median earnings: $24,101 six years after entry; $34,883 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.
40.53% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Pacific Northwest College of Art known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (117 completions)
- CIP 050041 (26 completions)
- CIP 500102 (19 completions)
- CIP 500799 (18 completions)
- CIP 302601 (8 completions)
- CIP 500499 (8 completions)
- Fine & Studio Arts (8 completions)
- CIP 050071 (6 completions)
- Speech Communication & Rhetoric (5 completions)
- Visual & Performing Arts (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Pacific Northwest College of Art a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 74.85%; completion rate 29.13%; median earnings $34,883 at 10 years; net price $35,785. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$49,006
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pacific Northwest College of Art was $49,006.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$35,785
2024 Value
In 2024 Pacific Northwest College of Art had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,785.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$143,140 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$35,785 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$196,024 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Pacific Northwest College of Art.
Financial Aid by Income Level
40.53% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
52.18% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Pacific Northwest College of Art was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Pacific Northwest College of Art in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $32,417 | $32,417 | $28,758 |
| 2014 | $33,714 | $33,714 | $32,246 |
| 2015 | $33,070 | $33,070 | $32,182 |
| 2016 | $34,500 | $34,500 | $35,439 |
| 2017 | $36,440 | $36,440 | $32,541 |
| 2018 | $38,250 | $38,250 | $28,399 |
| 2019 | $40,375 | $40,375 | $33,872 |
| 2020 | $41,750 | $41,750 | $34,201 |
| 2021 | $42,768 | $42,768 | $35,902 |
| 2022 | $45,100 | $45,100 | $37,969 |
| 2023 | $47,126 | $47,126 | $40,846 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
74.85% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Pacific Northwest College of Art in 2024 is 420 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
69.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
18.11% 100% Completion Time
29.13% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 18.11% of students graduating from Pacific Northwest College of Art completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Pacific Northwest College of Art.
Return on Investment
$25,000 Median Student Debt
$34,883 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
71.67% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
143.70% Return on Investment
7.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Pacific Northwest College of Art.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 05.0041: 26 completions
CIP 50.0102: 19 completions
CIP 50.0799: 18 completions
CIP 30.2601: 8 completions
CIP 50.0499: 8 completions
Fine & Studio Arts: 8 completions
CIP 05.0071: 6 completions
Speech Communication & Rhetoric: 5 completions
Visual & Performing Arts: 5 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 117 completions
Most popular programs at Pacific Northwest College of Art.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates.
About
Pacific Northwest College of Art is a private non-profit institution located in Portland, OR, offering 15 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 420 students. The admission rate is 74.85%. The institution maintains a 29.13% graduation rate. Approximately 40.53% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Portland, OR 97209-3404
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 29.13% graduation rate at Pacific Northwest College of Art falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Pacific Northwest College of Art cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $49,006 and average net price is $35,785 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Pacific Northwest College of Art?
The admission rate is 74.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of Pacific Northwest College of Art earn?
Median earnings are $24,101 six years after entry and $34,883 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Pacific Northwest College of Art?
The 150%-time completion rate is 29.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Pacific Northwest College of Art students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
How big is Pacific Northwest College of Art?
Total enrollment is about 420 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Pacific Northwest College of Art public or private?
Pacific Northwest College of Art is a private nonprofit institution located in Portland, OR.
Is Pacific Northwest College of Art an HBCU?
No. Pacific Northwest College of Art is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Pacific Northwest College of Art a tribal college?
No. Pacific Northwest College of Art is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Pacific Northwest College of Art a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Pacific Northwest College of Art does not meet that proxy (reported share 17.6%).
Is Pacific Northwest College of Art religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Pacific Northwest College of Art in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.