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Pacific Northwest College of Art

Portland, OR·Private·~75% acceptance

Pacific Northwest College of Art is a private college based in Portland, OR. Admissions are accessible, with about 75% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $35,785 per year after financial aid. About 36% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $34,883 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$35,785/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $70,376
Aid cuts ~$34,591/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 15
RD
Feb 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.52–4
SAT (middle 50%)Not considered
ACT (middle 50%)Not considered
Test policyTest blind
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
36%
graduation rate
69%
freshman retention
$24,101
median earnings, 6yr
$34,883
median earnings, 10yr
How Pacific Northwest College of Art reads an application

What Pacific Northwest College of Art requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Demonstration of competenciesTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Course rigorRecommendationsApplication essays

From federal IPEDS data — what Pacific Northwest College of Art requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Pacific Northwest College of Art's acceptance rate?
Pacific Northwest College of Art admits about 75% of applicants.
How much does Pacific Northwest College of Art cost?
At Pacific Northwest College of Art, the average net price after aid is about $35,785 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $70,376 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Pacific Northwest College of Art?
None. Pacific Northwest College of Art is test blind: SAT and ACT scores are not considered in admissions decisions.
What are Pacific Northwest College of Art's application deadlines?
Pacific Northwest College of Art's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 15, Regular Decision around Feb 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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