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Pacific Northwest College of Art

Portland, Oregon · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$24,101

Acceptance Rate

69%

Graduation Rate

43%

Annual Tuition

$47,126

Quick answer

What is the acceptance rate at Pacific Northwest College of Art? 68.5% of applicants are admitted, according to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data (2024-25 College Scorecard release) on CollegeFactbook.com. Graduates of Pacific Northwest College of Art earn a median of $34,883 ten years after entry — 36% below the national median. In-state tuition $47,126.

At a Glance

Total Students

412

Retention Rate

63%

Faculty Ratio

9

Financial Aid

54%

Median Debt

$25,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Pacific Northwest College of Art is a private, non-profit institution with 412 students. The college has an acceptance rate of 68.5% and a retention rate of 62.9%. The graduation rate is 43.1%. The in-state tuition is $47,126, and 53.5% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, alumni earn $21,811, increasing to $24,101 after five years, and $34,883 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $25,000.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$22k

1 YEAR

$24k

5 YEARS

$35k

10 YEARS

Top 98% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Pacific Northwest College of Art alumni earn $21,811. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $24,101, and ten years after graduation, earnings reach $34,883. The median debt for graduates is $25,000.

The college has a 68.5% acceptance rate and a 43.1% graduation rate. The retention rate is 62.9%. The annual in-state tuition is $47,126, and 53.5% of students receive financial aid. The total student population is 412.

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Campus Location

Portland, Oregon

Portland, OR 97209-3404

Pacific Northwest College of Art is located in Portland, Oregon. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pacific Northwest College of Art has an acceptance rate of 68.5%.