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Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) - Portland,Oregon

93%

Acceptance Rate

$20,111

Avg.Financial Aid

003207

FAFSA Code

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Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA)

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Private, Not-For-Profit
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
NWCCU
Website
pnca.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
574
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

Pacific Northwest College of Art is a private university located in Portland, OR. In 1909, Pacific Northwest College of Art was founded. Right now, the office of dean at the PNCA is headed by Kate Copeland. In addition to over 514 undergraduate students, PNCA also boasts of over 136 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 642 (2019). The school has a total of 94 (2017) academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Interestingly, Pacific Northwest College of Art has an ethnically diverse student population. At PNCA around 59% are white, 14% belong to an unknown race or ethnicity, and 8% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. And, at the university, around 83% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 67% of the students are females and 33% are males. In its 111 years of existence, PNCA has produced several known personalities like Mary Mattingly, Lee Kelly, Tabor Robak, and Manuel Izquierdo. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. PNCA offers a total of 18 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design), and NWCCU (Northwest Comm. on Colleges and Universities). Pacific Northwest College of Art has around $14 million in endowment.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

5032264391

Fax:

5032263587

Address

511 NW Broadway

Rankings

The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. Usually, the rankings of colleges/universities by Forbes and US News are considered trustworthy by applicants and experts. However, Pacific Northwest College of Art doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of these two publications. Generally, the ranking of a college is a great way to gauge its performance on several factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, student experience, and academic success.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
31st Jan
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
93%
SAT Range
N/A
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
ACT Range
N/A
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
FALSE$
Accept Common App
No

The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is fairly easy. Pacific Northwest College of Art has 1 admission thresholds. Along with the admission form, the students have to deposit a non-refundable fee to complete the application process. As a general rule, securing a good score in a standardised test like SAT or ACT improves an applicant’s chances of securing admission. However, at Pacific Northwest College of Art, the average SAT or ACT scores of students securing admission is not available. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 511 NW Broadway, Portland, Oregon 97209-3404. To gather more information, they can call them at (503) 226-4391.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$31,960
Average Annual Cost
$37,500

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$55,410
Other Fees
$750
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$13,070
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,090

Total One Year Cost

$55,410

Before applying to PNCA, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $57,828. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($40,375), books and supplies ($1,000), room and boarding ($13,363), and budget for other expenses ($3,090). Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

10:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

69%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

45%

Male Professors

55%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

463

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

42%

Full-time / Part-time

93% / 7%

Students Gender

Male

33%

US National: 44%

Female

67%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

53%

Unknown

17%

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

56%

Out Of State

42%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$63,109 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 84% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

84%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$9,770/year

Campus Food

The institution does not provide any meal plan options.

Meal Plan Available

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

N/A

School Colors

N/A

Varsity Athletics Association

N/A

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

N/A

Campus Security

The college additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $13,363 per year. At Pacific Northwest College of Art, students are offered well-cooked food keeping in mind their health and nutritional requirements. Additionally, the college offers a wide assortment of dining and meal options to the students. To ensure the safety and security of students, the college has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include campus emergency phones and 24-hr escort safety rides. The college has enrolled around 33% male and 67% female students.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$20,800/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$27,400/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$27,000 - $29,500

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$280 - $306

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$20,111

Students Receiving Federal Grants

38%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,225

Students Receiving State Aid

Average Aid Per Year

$2,009

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$17,938

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$27,095

$30K - $48K

$24,357

$48K - $75K

$23,009

$75K - $110K

$20,138

> $110K

$19,100

The financial aid department of Pacific Northwest College of Art helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average federal grant that comes from the college is around $2,701, whereas the financial aid is $14,482. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $1,788 as well as institutional aid worth $14,482.

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