Oregon College Of Art And Craft
Location and Contact Information
8245 SW Barnes RdPortland, OR 97225
USA
Main Tel: (503) 297-5544
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
The Oregon College of Art & Craft, was founded as the Arts and Crafts Society in 1907 by Julia Hoffman. It was formerly known as the Oregon School of Arts & Crafts. It is situated on a 9.5-acre campus in Portland, Oregon.
The Oregon College of Art & Craft awards bachelor’s and master’s degrees in fine arts. A number of certificate and post baccalaureate programs are also available. Students can choose from courses in book arts, drawing and painting, ceramics, fiber art and photography, among others.
The Oregon College of Art & Craft publishes a bi-annual newsletter called “The Imprint.” The school’s Student Resource Center helps students find available job opportunities, art program scholarships, summer workshops and work-study positions. Extensive financial aid is also provided to eligible students in the form of State and Federal grants and OCAC grants and scholarships.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in fine arts.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Numerous part-time students.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Schools of art, music, and design.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Oregon College Of Art And Craft:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts | Old Lyme, CT | 128 |
| 2 | Art Academy of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | 167 |
| 3 | Cleveland Institute of Art | Cleveland, OH | 503 |
| 4 | Montserrat College of Art | Beverly, MA | 278 |
| 5 | Watkins College of Art & Design | Nashville, TN | 387 |
| 6 | Kansas City Art Institute | Kansas City, MO | 665 |
| 7 | Cranbrook Academy of Art | Bloomfield Hills, MI | 151 |
| 8 | Chester College of New England | Chester, NH | 211 |
| 9 | Paier College of Art | Hamden, CT | 221 |
| 10 | Brevard College | Brevard, NC | 650 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 28 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 8 | 1 |
| 2-4 year degree | 2 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 9 |
Students
Student enrollment was 140 in 2009-2010 (104 full-time equivalent).
About 38% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 62% of the class.
Undergrads are 89% of enrolled students and graduate students are 11%.
Students under 25 years old represent 44% of the student body. About 7% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 75% are full-time and 25% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 100% Women 85% All 89%
Room and Board
Oregon College Of Art And Craft provides on-campus housing for 8 of its 104 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Oregon College Of Art And Craft offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
FINE ARTS
- Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
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