Pacific Northwest College of Art

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  • 4 Year
  • Portland, OR
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Overview

Total enrollment

466
Pacific Northwest College of Art overview
Pacific Northwest College of Art overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing No
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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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Admissions

Admission Standards

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Acceptance Rate

74.8%
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  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 28.1%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$49,006
Costs for Pacific Northwest College of Art
Fee Cost
Tuition $49,006
Books and Supplies $1,480
Other Fees $100
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $19,760
Budget for Other Expenses $3,090
Total One Year Cost $73,436

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$29,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

42% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Pacific Northwest College of Art include Visual and Performing Arts. 100% of students major in Visual and Performing Arts.

  • Visual and Performing Arts 100%

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=209603.

GPA calculator: Pacific Northwest College of Art GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026