Overview
Enrollment
Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA), located in Portland's Pearl District, operates from a renovated 1918 federal building that serves as its main campus hub. The institution, founded in 1909 as part of the Portland Art Museum, became an independent college in 1981 and merged with Willamette University in 2021 while maintaining its distinct presence in Portland. PNCA specializes in fine arts, design, and liberal arts education, offering BFA and MFA programs with concentrated focus areas in illustration, graphic design, animated arts, and painting. The campus occupies an urban setting with classroom studios, digital labs, and gallery spaces spread across its main building, while student housing is available through apartment-style residences in the surrounding neighborhood.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 |
| Other Fees | $100 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $17,844 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,836 |
| Total One Year Cost | $67,040 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 100% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=209603 IPEDS survey data for Pacific Northwest College of Art.
Current students may use the Pacific Northwest College of Art GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024