PrivateUrbanPacific Northwest College of Art
PNCA
Portland, Oregon 97209-3404
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Close-knit campus
Pacific Northwest College of Art is a private urban institution in Portland, Oregon. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 412 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $34,883 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $40,846.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •After the Pietro Belluschi designed home of the museum opened in 1932, the school moved into the upper floors of the building.
- •In 1981, the school changed its name to Pacific Northwest College of Art in order to reflect its independence from the museum.
- •The independence was solidified in April 1994 when the college formally split from the art museum and was incorporated as a legal entity distinct from the museum.
- •In 1998, the college moved to its former campus in Portland's Pearl District.
- •PNCA hired Thomas Manley in 2003 as president of the institution, replacing Sally Lawrence.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
47.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
5.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$10,500
Programs (11)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
63%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OR state average + large city premium