Pacific Northwest College of Art
Portland, OR
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 384
Graduate Enrollment: 84
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Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
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Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 97.53%
Male/Female: 27% / 73% (2017)
First generation college students: 18.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 5.3% (2016)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 66.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 44.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 32.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 26.2% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 61.7%
Black: 4.7%
Hispanic: 8.1%
Asian: 4.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 8.9%
Non-resident alien: 3.4%
Unknown race: 7.6%
Black: 4.7%
Hispanic: 8.1%
Asian: 4.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 8.9%
Non-resident alien: 3.4%
Unknown race: 7.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $58,607
In-State tuition: $42,768Out-of-State tuition: $42,768
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $17,156 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,850 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $17,156 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,850 (2022)
Average Family Income: $85,163 (2017)
Median Family Income: $47,348 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 39.8%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 61.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $33,929 |
| $30k-48k | $33,397 |
| $48k-75k | $36,753 |
| $75k-110k | $38,457 |
| $110k+ | $38,213 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 26%6-year graduation rate: 36%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 92.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,800 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $10,375 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $12,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 46.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 54.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 69.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 32.7% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 38.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $18,147 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $29,983 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 32 | $26,899 | $276 | $17,959 ($1,497) | $34,463 ($2,872) |
| Master's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 4 | $41,317 ($3,443) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 18 | $27,000 | $265 | $24,037 ($2,003) | $26,904 ($2,242) |
| Master's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 29 | $1,028 | $25,760 ($2,147) | $41,570 ($3,464) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $60,957Full time faculty: 21%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $14,884,445 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $0 (2022)