Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
68.54%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Pacific Northwest College of Art Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 68.54%. This means approximately 685 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 412 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
68.54%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $47,126 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $47,126 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $67,040 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $40,846 | State avg: $18,521. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 44.15% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 53.46% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Pacific Northwest College of Art Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$47,126
Room and board
$18,912
Books and supplies
$1,358
Other expenses
$2,980
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$67,040
Average net price
$40,846
Average aid coverage
39%
$26,194 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Pacific Northwest College of Art pays approximately $40,846 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Oregon average of $18,521 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Pacific Northwest College of Art?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Oregon and national averages.
Pacific Northwest College of Art net price
$40,846
Oregon average
$18,521
National average
$17,506
Pacific Northwest College of Art Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $47,126 and average net price at $40,846. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$47,126
Current net price
$40,846
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
45.68%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$34,883
Undergraduates
412
10-Year Median Earnings - Pacific Northwest College of Art vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates earn about 0.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Pacific Northwest College of Art?
Undergraduates
412
Completion rate
45.68%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
44.15%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
53.46%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 44.15% of Pacific Northwest College of Art students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 53.46% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Pacific Northwest College of Art
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Pacific Northwest College of Art's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Pacific Northwest College of Art lists Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Pacific Northwest College of Art is listed at 511 NW Broadway, Portland, OR 97209-3404. Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Compare Schools
Compare Pacific Northwest College of Art with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Northwest College of Art | 68.54% | $47,126 | $40,846 | $34,883 |
| Oregon Health & Science University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $101,028 |
| University of Portland | 95.39% | $54,900 | $36,371 | $82,804 |
| Linfield University | 87.93% | $49,530 | $27,341 | $78,638 |
| Oregon Institute of Technology | 91.67% | $35,592 | $16,391 | $72,273 |
Similar Schools in Portland
This local cluster focuses on nearby Portland schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Portland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Northwest College of Art's acceptance rate?
Pacific Northwest College of Art's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 68.54%.
How much is Pacific Northwest College of Art tuition?
Pacific Northwest College of Art's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $47,126.
What is Pacific Northwest College of Art's average net price?
Pacific Northwest College of Art's average net price in the local dataset is $40,846.
What does Pacific Northwest College of Art cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $35,104 for Pacific Northwest College of Art students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Pacific Northwest College of Art's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $34,883 for Pacific Northwest College of Art.
Is Pacific Northwest College of Art accredited?
Pacific Northwest College of Art's accreditor in the local dataset is Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
How many students attend Pacific Northwest College of Art?
The local dataset lists 412 undergraduate students at Pacific Northwest College of Art.
What percentage of Pacific Northwest College of Art students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Pacific Northwest College of Art in the local dataset is 44.15%.
What is the federal loan rate at Pacific Northwest College of Art?
The federal loan rate for Pacific Northwest College of Art in the local dataset is 53.46%.
Where should I verify Pacific Northwest College of Art data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Pacific Northwest College of Art or the latest official federal education data.