Pacific Northwest College of Art

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$47,026

4.5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$42,195

After Financial Aid

2023 Acceptance Rate

68.5%

658 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

524

96.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

45.7%

37 Graduates

About

Pacific Northwest College of Art is a higher education institution located in Multnomah County, OR. N/A

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Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

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After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $42,195.

In 2023, 100% of undergraduate students attending Pacific Northwest College of Art received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$47,026

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Pacific Northwest College of Art was $47,026. N/A

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Average Net Price

$42,195

2023 Value

5.43%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Pacific Northwest College of Art had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $42,195. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Pacific Northwest College of Art grew by 5.43%.

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Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Pacific Northwest College of Art received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 2.04% with respect to 2022, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pacific Northwest College of Art (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Pacific Northwest College of Art received 658 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 39.7% annual growth. Out of those 658 applicants, 451 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.5% acceptance rate.

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Pacific Northwest College of Art has an overall enrollment yield of 26.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

451

Accepted Out of 658

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pacific Northwest College of Art was 68.5% (451 admissions from 658 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 94.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 39.7%, while admissions grew by 1.35%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Pacific Northwest College of Art (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Pacific Northwest College of Art had a total enrollment of 524 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Pacific Northwest College of Art is 506 students and the part-time enrollment is 18. This means that 96.6% of students enrolled at Pacific Northwest College of Art are enrolled full-time.

Students enrolled at Pacific Northwest College of Art in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.1%), followed by White Male (13%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.08%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.1%), followed by White Male (12.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.65%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pacific Northwest College of Art in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 524 students. The full-time enrollment at Pacific Northwest College of Art is 506 and the part-time enrollment is 18. This means that 96.6% of students enrolled at Pacific Northwest College of Art are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pacific Northwest College of Art (in red) compares to similar universities.

Graduates

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pacific Northwest College of Art, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (122 degrees awarded), English (7 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pacific Northwest College of Art are Elementary & middle school teachers (211,030 people), Other managers (182,314 people), Secondary school teachers (137,994 people), Postsecondary teachers (136,582 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (106,472 people).

The most specialized majors at Pacific Northwest College of Art in 2023 are Visual & Performing Arts (122 degrees awarded), English (7 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (6 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pacific Northwest College of Art are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Crossing guards, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Pacific Northwest College of Art are Visual & Performing Arts (122 degrees awarded), English (7 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (6 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pacific Northwest College of Art are Elementary & secondary schools (509,598 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (309,734 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (177,887 people), Computer Systems Design (177,321 people), and Legal services (102,401 people).

The most specialized majors at Pacific Northwest College of Art are Visual & Performing Arts (122 degrees awarded), English (7 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (6 degrees) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

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Most Common (2023)

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