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Pacific Northwest College of Art is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 570 students enrolled. This college was established in 1910 and is one of the 21 colleges located in
Portland,
Oregon.
Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
16
Fair
Bachelor's degree and master's degree are offered at Pacific Northwest College of Art.
Pacific Northwest College of Art follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 16 majors. The most popular concentrations are Art, Graphic Design and Animation, Computer Science, Theater and Drama, and Sociology and Anthropology. Read the details about
Majors offered at this college and see program
Ratings compared to other schools and colleges.
It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
49%
Bad
The student retention rate at Pacific Northwest College of Art is very low at 49% (way below Oregon average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.
The graduation rate at Pacific Northwest College of Art is low - 44%. Approximately 44% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.
Student to faculty ratio at Pacific Northwest College of Art is good -- 11:1. Learn more regarding faculty at this college in the
Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
High
Average tuition cost is extremely high, about $40,800 a year. The additional fees at Pacific Northwest College of Art beyond tuition are roughly $1,000; which comes to $41,800 a year.
Read the details about Pacific Northwest College of Art additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the
Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
96%
According to recent data, 621 applications were submitted and 596 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.
This school might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.
The undergraduate application fee at Pacific Northwest College of Art is $45.00. The graduate application fee is $65.00.
To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Pacific Northwest College of Art and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (503) 226-4391 or check
Pacific Northwest College of Art Website.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
High
Pacific Northwest College of Art provides study abroad programs.
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Pacific Northwest College of Art, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.
Safety
Grade
B
Dicey
Pacific Northwest College of Art offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 200 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is high: roughly $10,400 a year.
Based on the college crime numbers, Pacific Northwest College of Art seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the
Campus Crime report for this college.
Pacific Northwest College of Art Location and Maps
Post Address: Pacific Northwest College of Art, 511 NW Broadway, Portland, Oregon 97209-3404, USALocation Map - Street View:

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