At the Pacific Northwest College of Art, we take pride in being the foremost professional arts and design school in the Northwest. Located in downtown Portland, Oregon, our institution serves as the dynamic hub of learning and experimentation within our city's flourishing cultural ecosystem. We nurture students' innate curiosity and sharpen their skills to empower them to establish creative careers rooted in innovation, justice, and civic imagination.
Pacific Northwest College of Art is a private, nonprofit college in the city of Portland, Oregon. Pacific Northwest College of Art was founded in 1909. The college currently enrolls around 472 students a year, including 388 undergrads.
It is not competitive to get into Pacific Northwest College of Art. The acceptance rate at Pacific Northwest College of Art is 98%. Out of 364 applications received in 2022, 355 students were offered admission.
Pacific Northwest College of Art Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
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Overall Acceptance Rate | 98% |
Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
Test Optional | May require tests |
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Pacific Northwest College of Art is located in the city of Portland.
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First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Pacific Northwest College of Art is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Pacific Northwest College of Art is Continuous processing.
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In State$46,510
Out-of-StateWondering what life at Pacific Northwest College of Art is like? There are approximately 472 students enrolled at Pacific Northwest College of Art, including 388 undergraduate students and 84 graduate students. 93% percent of students attend school full-time, 63% percent are from OR and 37% percent of students are from other states.
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