Pacific Northwest College of Art: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 6202 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 1713 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 1626 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 21 of 31 | In Oregon |
| # 9 of 15 | In Portland, OR |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
75%
Avg. cost to attend
$39,710 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
422
Graduates
44
Male:Female Ratio
21:79
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Pacific Northwest College of Art has an acceptance rate of 75% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Applicants | 485 | 87 | 398 |
| Admissions | 363 | 53 | 310 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 102 | 16 | 86 |
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 59% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 2% |
| â– Asian | 3% |
| â– Hispanic | 16% |
| â– Black or African American | 5% |
| â– Two or more races | 9% |
| â– Unknown | 6% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Pacific Northwest College of Art.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Pacific Northwest College of Art majors
Pacific Northwest College of Art has granted 70 bachelor's degrees across 9 programs, and 47 master's across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pacific Northwest College of Art.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Illustration | 26 | - |
| Digital Arts | 19 | - |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | - | 18 |
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | - | 8 |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | - | 8 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 | - |
| Printmaking | 1 | 5 |
| Graphic Design | 5 | - |
| Writing, General | - | 5 |
| Painting | 4 | - |
| Photography | 4 | - |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | - | 3 |
| Intermedia & Multimedia | 2 | - |
| Sculpture | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 70 | 47 |
Publications & Citations
Pacific Northwest College of Art has published 55 scientific papers with 168 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, History, Philosophy, Geography and Cartography, Art & Design, Medicine, Computer Science, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
34
/ 154
|
|---|---|
| Biology |
29
/ 133
|
| Environmental Science |
29
/ 161
|
| History |
24
/ 80
|
| Philosophy |
23
/ 108
|
| Geography and Cartography |
22
/ 101
|
| Art & Design |
20
/ 85
|
| Medicine |
19
/ 28
|
| Computer Science |
18
/ 23
|
| Political Science |
18
/ 42
|
| Archaeology |
18
/ 78
|
| Law |
17
/ 42
|
| Sociology |
16
/ 97
|
| Engineering |
13
/ 73
|
| Geology |
12
/ 118
|
| Ecology |
11
/ 66
|
| Chemistry |
11
/ 72
|
| Physics |
11
/ 79
|
| Literature |
10
/ 27
|
| Linguistics |
10
/ 23
|
| Paleontology |
10
/ 114
|
| Psychology |
9
/ 11
|
| Genetics |
9
/ 68
|
| Aesthetics |
8
/ 66
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
8
/ 23
|
| Pharmacology |
8
/ 1
|
| Art History |
8
/ 16
|
| Fashion Design |
7
/ 6
|
| Business |
7
/ 14
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
7
/ 14
|
| Biochemistry |
7
/ 66
|
| Creative Writing |
6
/ 19
|
| Library and Information science |
6
/ 7
|
| Botany |
6
/ 100
|
| Acoustical Engineering |
5
/ 60
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
5
/ 14
|
| Family medicine |
5
/ 13
|
| Media Studies |
5
/ 16
|
| Gender Studies |
4
/ 71
|
| Environmental Management |
4
/ 18
|
Annual publication & citation counts
6 Notable alumni
1. Amanda Snyder
1894-1980 (aged 86)
painter
Amanda Viola Snyder, née Tester, was a contemporary American artist from Portland, Oregon. She produced hundreds of drawings, paintings and woodcuts, and held 32 solo exhibitions.
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2. Corey Smith
1977-. (aged 49)
photographer
Corey Smith is a contemporary American painter, sculptor, photographer, professional snowboarder, and snowboard designer. Smith was the art director at COMUNE, curator and founder of their Drop City artist collective (which he is no longer a part of), and a contributing artist for CAPiTA Snowboards. In addition, Smith founded the snowboard company Spring Break Snowboards.
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3. Tabor Robak
1986-. (aged 40)
new media artist
Tabor Robak is an American contemporary artist working in New Media, living in Paris, France. Robak is primarily known for his trailblazing digital art practice, multi-channel video installations and generative artworks. Robak's work has been exhibited and collected internationally at renowned institutions such as Museum of Modern Art, Serpentine, National Gallery of Victoria, Albright Knox, and Migros Museum. In 2014,...
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4. Jennifer Jako
1973-. (aged 53)
documentary filmmaker
Jennifer Jako is an AIDS activist, filmmaker, photographer, lecturer and designer. She is the co-director of the documentary film, Blood Lines, a portrait of HIV-positive youth. Following her infection with HIV at age 18, she began educating in the hopes of preventing HIV infection in young people.
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All 6 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
PNCA
Founded
1910
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
58
Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Address
511 NW Broadway Portland, Oregon, 97209-3404 United States
City Population
653,000
Phone
5032264391
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