Pacific Northwest College of Art
Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) empowers artists and designers to reimagine what art and design can do in the world. We're a private non-profit AICAD fine art and design college, founded in 1909 in Portland, Oregon. We offer eleven Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) degrees including Illustration, Graphic Design, Painting, Animated Arts, Photography, General Fine Arts, Printmaking, Sculpture, Intermedia, Creative Writing, and Video + Sound, eight minors, graduate degrees, and more. PNCA is the only art and design college located in one of the most progressive cities in the United States. For all of our one hundred-plus years, PNCA has nurtured the talent in our students for radically reimagining everything, transforming the lives of our students. Our studios and galleries continue to give rise to a vibrant community of innovators and culture-makers who shape the cultural landscape in Portland and beyond.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | December 15 |
Admitted Student Stats
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
487
Total Number of Undergrads
376
Classroom Sizes
0
100
27%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
40%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $47,126 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $47,126 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $18,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1358 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
68%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
41%
Average Aid Per Year
$20,309
41%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$9,432
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$16,606
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
43%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,829
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$246
Majors
Majors Overview
Majors
16
Most Popular Majors
- Digital arts
- Graphic design
- Illustration
- Fine/studio arts, general
- Printmaking
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
15
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
17%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Sloth
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Northwest Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$37,400
What Students Are Saying
It's a pretty great school. There aren't many students so the community is pretty close. The teachers are always willing to help and give great advice.
Jazmine from Maywood, CA
PNCA has a rigorous environment with dedicated students and faculty who are genuinely interested in their fields of study. Courses are challenging and rewarding. Being part of this community means thinking critically and working creatively.
Elaina from Portland, OR
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