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Pacific Northwest College Of Art is located in a large city, in Portland, OR. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Pacific Northwest College Of Art top out at the Master's degree.
Students at the school often study design, photography and commercial art, and fine arts.
The admissions department at Pacific Northwest College Of Art does not accept all those who apply.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Pacific Northwest College Of Art offers classes to 432 students (384 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Pacific Northwest College Of Art
1241 NW Johnson
Portland, OR 97209-3023
General Phone: (503) 226-4391
http://www.pnca.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Photography And Commercial Art | 28 | multimedia, photography, printmaking |
| Fine Arts | 16 | painting, fine arts studies, sculpture |
| Design | 12 | graphic design, illustration |
Number of programs and degrees for Pacific Northwest College Of Art in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 56 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, Pacific Northwest College Of Art had a total enrollment of 432 students (384 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 28% |
| Women | 72% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 58% |
| (Foreign Students) | 42% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 36% |
| Washington | 20% |
| California | 12% |
| Colorado | 4% |
| Montana | 3% |
| Idaho | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 47 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Portland, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oregon Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 355 | 181 | 51% | 93 | 51% |
| Men | 89 | 46 | 52% | 26 | 57% |
| Women | 266 | 135 | 51% | 67 | 50% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,006 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,006 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,710 |
Financial Aid:
Pacific Northwest College Of Art participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 320700)
Pacific Northwest College Of Art has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $55,150 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $49,740 | 5 | $46,120 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $41,681 | 3 | $43,692 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $49,545 | 9 | $45,026 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Illustration
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Painting
Sculpture
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Intermedia/Multimedia
Photography
Printmaking
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pacific Northwest College Of Art Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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