Pacific Northwest College of Art, OR
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Primarily Residential
Arts, Music and Design School
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Pacific Northwest College of Art Rankings
Affordability34
Retention23
Graduation1
Earnings6
Diversity73
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Pacific Northwest College of Art
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
English Language and Literature1%
Visual and Performing Arts99%
Admissions
Getting into Pacific Northwest College of Art
93%
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Pacific Northwest College of Art
$38K
In-State Tuition
$38K
Out-of-State Tuition
$52K
Average Total Cost
$28K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $25K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $27K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $29K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $32K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $33K | $21K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Pacific Northwest College of Art
62%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
48%
Repayment Rate
$267
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 40% | 52% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 9% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 21% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $10K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $38K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $30K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 42% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 48% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 56% | 52% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 55% | 58% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Pacific Northwest College of Art
69%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
23%
Withdrawal Rate
37%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 31% | 31% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 37% | 52% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 31% | 55% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 33% | 57% | 53% |
| Caucasian | 41% | 52% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67% | 53% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 55% | 45% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Pacific Northwest College of Art
87%
Employment Rate
$21K
Median Salary
$11K
25 Pctl Salary
$30K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 87% | 83% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 86% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 86% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 75% | 80% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 84% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $5K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $11K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $21K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $30K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $58K | $60K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $21K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $24K | $31K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $27K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Pacific Northwest College of Art
448
Undergraduates
65%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
111
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 67% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 33% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 4% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 55% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 2% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 5% | 3% |
| Other race | 17% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 35% | 43% |
Location Map
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