Pacific Northwest College of Art

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$48,906

4% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$39,710

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

74.8%

485 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

466

97.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

29.1%

37 Graduates

About

Pacific Northwest College of Art is a higher education institution located in Multnomah County, OR. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Pacific Northwest College of Art were Illustration (26 degrees awarded), Digital Arts (19 degrees), and General Fine Studio Arts (8 degrees).

In 2024, 117 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pacific Northwest College of Art. 73.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (75 degrees), 8.33 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (9 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pacific Northwest College of Art is $48,906, which is $32,743 more than the national average for ($16,163).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Pacific Northwest College of Art is $48,906, which is $32,743 more than the national average for ($16,163).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $39,710.

In 2024, 98% of undergraduate students attending Pacific Northwest College of Art received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$48,906

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pacific Northwest College of Art was $48,906. The cost of tuition at Pacific Northwest College of Art is $32,743 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($16,163).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pacific Northwest College of Art (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$39,710

2024 Value

5.89%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Pacific Northwest College of Art had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $39,710. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Pacific Northwest College of Art grew by 5.89%.

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

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.

Other Student Expenses

$18,912

Room and Board

$1,358

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pacific Northwest College of Art was of $18,912 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.99% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,358. The cost of books and supplies increased by 7.78% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Pacific Northwest College of Art received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2% with respect to 2023, when 100% 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 485 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 26.3% annual growth. Out of those 485 applicants, 363 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 74.8% acceptance rate.

There were 466 students enrolled at Pacific Northwest College of Art in 2024.

Pacific Northwest College of Art has an overall enrollment yield of 28.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

74.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

363

Accepted Out of 485

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pacific Northwest College of Art was 74.8% (363 admissions from 485 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 68.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 26.3%, while admissions declined by 19.5%.

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 466 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Pacific Northwest College of Art is 455 students and the part-time enrollment is 11. This means that 97.6% of students enrolled at Pacific Northwest College of Art are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pacific Northwest College of Art, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 9.44% Two or More Races, 4.51% Black or African American, 2.79% Asian, 0.429% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.215% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pacific Northwest College of Art in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.1%), followed by White Male (12.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.7%), followed by White Male (10.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.88%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pacific Northwest College of Art in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 466 students. The full-time enrollment at Pacific Northwest College of Art is 455 and the part-time enrollment is 11.

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

Retention Rate over Time

69%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pacific Northwest College of Art was 69%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pacific Northwest College of Art (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
275 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
76 enrolled students
Two or More Races
44 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pacific Northwest College of Art is 59% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 9.44% Two or More Races, 4.51% Black or African American, 2.79% Asian, 0.429% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.215% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 26 students (5.58%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 55 more women than men received degrees from Pacific Northwest College of Art. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pacific Northwest College of Art is white (75 degrees awarded). There were 8.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (9 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Pacific Northwest College of Art is Illustration (26 degrees awarded), followed by Digital Arts (19 degrees) and General Fine Studio Arts (8 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (104 degrees awarded), English (5 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (8 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 2024 are Visual & Performing Arts (104 degrees awarded), English (5 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (8 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (104 degrees awarded), English (5 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (8 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (104 degrees awarded), English (5 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (8 degrees) (as of 2024).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pacific Northwest College of Art.

Most Common (2024)

Illustration
26 degrees awarded
Digital Arts
19 degrees awarded
General Fine Studio Arts
8 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pacific Northwest College of Art was Illustration with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Pacific Northwest College of Art according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Pacific Northwest College of Art, which is 0.36 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (86).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pacific Northwest College of Art by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Pacific Northwest College of Art in Other Fine Arts & Art Studies, which is 0.8 times less than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Pacific Northwest College of Art in Illustration, which is 5.5 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 34% of students graduating from Pacific Northwest College of Art completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
75 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
9 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pacific Northwest College of Art is white (75 degrees awarded). There were 8.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (9 degrees).

7.69% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
67 degrees awarded
White Female
65 degrees awarded
White Female
63 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pacific Northwest College of Art is white female (67 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (65 degrees).

Operations

In 2021, Pacific Northwest College of Art had a total salary expenditure of 17.8M. Pacific Northwest College of Art employs 14 Associate professors, 8 Assistant professors and 2 Professors. Most academics at Pacific Northwest College of Art are Female Associate professor (10), Female Assistant professor (6), and Male Associate professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pacific Northwest College of Art are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 32 employees, Service, with 12 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 8 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$7.98M

2021 Salaries

2.86%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Pacific Northwest College of Art paid a median of $7.98M in salaries, which represents 44.7% of their overall expenditure ($17.8M) and a 2.86% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.7% decline between 2019 and 2020, and a 0.101% growth between 2018 and 2019.

Instructional Salaries

$1.46M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Pacific Northwest College of Art paid a total of $1.46M to 24 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $194k (27.9%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pacific Northwest College of Art were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 32 employees, Service with 12 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 8 employees.

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