- Acceptance rate: 75% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $42,195 a year (2022–23)
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Pacific Northwest College of Art reported an acceptance rate of 75% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Pacific Northwest College of Art reviews each application.
Pacific Northwest College of Art GPA requirements
Pacific Northwest College of Art requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Pacific Northwest College of Art hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Pacific Northwest College of Art acceptance rate
Pacific Northwest College of Art admitted 363 of 485 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 75%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Pacific Northwest College of Art is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Portland, Oregon, with 422 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Pacific Northwest College of Art looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Pacific Northwest College of Art didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Pacific Northwest College of Art awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $42,195 a year at Pacific Northwest College of Art in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Pacific Northwest College of Art?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Pacific Northwest College of Art admitted 75% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Is Pacific Northwest College of Art test optional?
No, it's test blind: Pacific Northwest College of Art doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Pacific Northwest College of Art?
A lot: Pacific Northwest College of Art requires high school GPA and demonstration of competencies. It considers high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is it easy to get into Pacific Northwest College of Art?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Pacific Northwest College of Art admitted 75% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Pacific Northwest College of Art?
Pacific Northwest College of Art's acceptance rate was 75% for fall 2024: it admitted 363 of 485 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Pacific Northwest College of Art look for?
Pacific Northwest College of Art requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Pacific Northwest College of Art accept AP credit?
Yes. Pacific Northwest College of Art awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Pacific Northwest College of Art if a parent went there?
No. Pacific Northwest College of Art doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Pacific Northwest College of Art after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $42,195 a year at Pacific Northwest College of Art in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Pacific Northwest College of Art ask for a personal statement?
No, but it considers one. Pacific Northwest College of Art doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Pacific Northwest College of Art's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Pacific Northwest College of ArtU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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