Portland Actors Conservatory

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,750

2021 Average Net Price

$19,014

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

13.8%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

About

Portland Actors Conservatory is a higher education institution located in Multnomah County, OR. In 2021, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Portland Actors Conservatory were General Drama & Theater Arts (7 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 7 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Portland Actors Conservatory. 71.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5 degrees), 5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Portland Actors Conservatory is $11,750, which is $−235 less than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Portland Actors Conservatory is $11,750, which is $−235 less than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,014.

In 2021, 87% of undergraduate students attending Portland Actors Conservatory received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,750

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Portland Actors Conservatory was $11,750. The cost of tuition at Portland Actors Conservatory is $−235 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Portland Actors Conservatory (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,014

2021 Value

15.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Portland Actors Conservatory had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,014. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Portland Actors Conservatory grew by 15.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Portland Actors Conservatory (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

$9,808

Room and Board

$365

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Portland Actors Conservatory was of $9,808 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 5.87% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $365. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Portland Actors Conservatory (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Portland Actors Conservatory received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 33.8% with respect to 2020, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Portland Actors Conservatory (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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

13.8%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Portland Actors Conservatory was 13.8%, which represents 4 out of the 29 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Portland Actors Conservatory received 4 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 60% annual growth. Out of those 4 applicants, 0 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 0% acceptance rate.

There were 24 students enrolled at Portland Actors Conservatory in 2021.

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 4

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Portland Actors Conservatory was 0% (0 admissions from 4 applications). This is approximately the same as the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 60%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 60%, while admissions declined by −NaN0%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Portland Actors Conservatory (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Portland Actors Conservatory had a total enrollment of 24 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Portland Actors Conservatory is 24 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Portland Actors Conservatory are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Portland Actors Conservatory, both undergraduate and graduate, is 83.3% White, 8.33% Black or African American, and 8.33% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Portland Actors Conservatory in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (41.7%), followed by White Female (41.7%) and Black or African American Male (8.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Portland Actors Conservatory in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 24 students. The full-time enrollment at Portland Actors Conservatory is 24 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Portland Actors Conservatory (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2021 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 Portland Actors Conservatory was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Portland Actors Conservatory had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Portland Actors Conservatory (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
20 enrolled students
Black or African American
2 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Portland Actors Conservatory is 83.3% White, 8.33% Black or African American, and 8.33% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 3 more women than men received degrees from Portland Actors Conservatory. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Portland Actors Conservatory is white (5 degrees awarded). There were 5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Portland Actors Conservatory is General Drama & Theater Arts (7 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Portland Actors Conservatory, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (7 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Graphic designers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Portland Actors Conservatory are Graphic designers (87,801 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (81,019 people), Other managers (71,519 people), Other designers (59,060 people), and Postsecondary teachers (53,913 people).

The most specialized majors at Portland Actors Conservatory in 2021 are Visual & Performing Arts (7 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 Portland Actors Conservatory are Surgeons, Physicians, Credit analysts, Economists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Portland Actors Conservatory are Visual & Performing Arts (7 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 Portland Actors Conservatory are Elementary & secondary schools (169,855 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (117,241 people), Computer Systems Design (65,551 people), Specialized design services (59,386 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (47,766 people).

The most specialized majors at Portland Actors Conservatory are Visual & Performing Arts (7 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Portland Actors Conservatory.

General Drama & Theater Arts

Most Common (2021)

7 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Portland Actors Conservatory was General Drama & Theater Arts with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate programs at Portland Actors Conservatory according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Portland Actors Conservatory, which is 0.4 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (5).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Portland Actors Conservatory by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Portland Actors Conservatory in General Drama & Theater Arts, which is 0.4 times less than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Portland Actors Conservatory in General Drama & Theater Arts, which is 2.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100%

100% Completion Time

100%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 100% of students graduating from Portland Actors Conservatory completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 100% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 100% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2020 at Portland Actors Conservatory is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
5 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Portland Actors Conservatory is white (5 degrees awarded). There were 5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
3 degrees awarded
White Male
2 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Portland Actors Conservatory is white female (3 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2 degrees).