- AcademicsC+
- ValueC
- DiversityA-
- CampusB
- AthleticsNG
- Party SceneNG
- ProfessorsB-
- LocationA
- DormsC+
- Campus FoodNG
- Student LifeB
- SafetyB
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
94%
SAT Range
—
ACT Range
—
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
—
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Cost
Net Price
$35,840/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
B-
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Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 86%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.7 responses
- 82%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.11 responses
- 45%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.11 responses
Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
363Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
21%
Pell Grant
34%
Varsity Athletes
—
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
86%
Poll
- 100%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.11 responses
Poll
- 100%
- of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports.9 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$25,100/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
32%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
85%
National
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Pacific Northwest College of Art Reviews
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The housing at Pacific Northwest College of Art is okay. The price is way too much though. It's understandable with the value of the environment and how much you get amenity-wise, but it's difficult to live there without having a job on the side to cover the extra cost. And being an art student, it's really difficult to keep that dorm paint free. I remember spilling ink a few times on the floor and having to pay for the damage. I love the amenities in the dorm, they have a working washer and dryer, bathtub, kitchen, and a large closet. Plus it's only 5 blocks from the school! I know I'll be spending my four years in the dorm because of the convenience. If I were to move out, the most affordable living would be at least 45 minutes out of the way. The process of getting a dorm was rather difficult because they had just updated their new website, so it was definitely difficult at first. Especially with the financial aid. But everything worked out fine! I love the dorms, I just wish they were a little bit more affordable for me.
I've been attending PNCA for four semesters and arrived as a transfer student. With my prior college experience, I can truly affirm that PNCA has a faculty and staff that are dedicated and committed to helping their students toward becoming better makers, designers, and artists. The culture here is strong and encourages us all to become better individuals by helping our fellow students. I haven't experienced comradery like this from faculty, staff or students from any college I've attended before.
The workload is very challenging at times. But I don't think that I'd become a better creative without doing the work and being pushed.
There is plenty of resources and support available that I wouldn't normally have access to. Whether that be coding, alternative photographic development techniques, creating music, getting better at yoga or 3d printing, to name a few.
The workload is very challenging at times. But I don't think that I'd become a better creative without doing the work and being pushed.
There is plenty of resources and support available that I wouldn't normally have access to. Whether that be coding, alternative photographic development techniques, creating music, getting better at yoga or 3d printing, to name a few.
As a Freshman and a non-traditional student, I was extremely nervous. PNCA does an extremely wonderful job to ensure the safety and the well being of their students. There are so many people who are there willing to help you and wanting to see you succeed.