Pacific Northwest College of Art

Pacific Northwest College of Art Overview

Pacific Northwest College of Art is a private, nonprofit school in an urban setting in Portland, Oregon. Pacific Northwest College of Art was founded in 1909 and now enrolls around 488 students a year, including 405 undergrads. Pacific Northwest College of Art offers housing for up to 130 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

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Is Pacific Northwest College of Art a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a college is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a clearer sense of what Pacific Northwest College of Art offers and if it could be the right college for you.

2019 Acceptance Rate for Pacific Northwest College of Art

It is not competitive to get into Pacific Northwest College of Art. Around 95% of applicants get into Pacific Northwest College of Art each year. Last year, 312 students applied to Pacific Northwest College of Art and 297 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Pacific Northwest College of Art

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 61% of students who start at Pacific Northwest College of Art return the next year.Pacific Northwest College of Art's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 30%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Pacific Northwest College of Art Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Pacific Northwest College of Art directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Pacific Northwest College of Art's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Pacific Northwest College of Art's endowment was valued at $12.9 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Pacific Northwest College of Art spends about $17,682 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Pacific Northwest College of Art

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Pacific Northwest College of Art meets 54% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $11,185 a year.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $22,155 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Pacific Northwest College of Art. Based on this information, how does Pacific Northwest College of Art sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Pacific Northwest College of Art a good school for you?

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Where is Pacific Northwest College of Art?

Pacific Northwest College of Art is located in the urban setting of Portland, Oregon.

If you want to see Pacific Northwest College of Art for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 5 to Portland, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Portland International.

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