Pacific Northwest College Of Art
Location and Contact Information
1241 NW JohnsonPortland, OR 97209-3023
USA
Main Tel: (503) 226-4391
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Pacific Northwest College of Art, in Portland Oregon, is abbreviated as PNCS. Established in 1909 by the Portland Art Museum, it was originally named the Museum Art School, a name it kept until 1980. PNCA, which offers specialized courses in the arts, conveys bachelor’s and master’s degrees, as well as certificates. Courses offered at PNCA include painting, communication design, fine arts, illustration, photography, and sculpture. Continuing education is also available.
Pacific Northwest College of Art has a vibrant student life, with student participation in associations such as the Student Council, and the Portland chapter of the American Institute for Graphic Arts. In addition, PNCA students have the opportunity to showcase their work at the institute’s galleries. The career services department offers student support services such as career counseling, internships, and employment assistance.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in fine arts, photography and commercial art, and design.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Schools of art, music, and design.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
- 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 Pacific Northwest College Of Art:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principia College | Elsah, IL | |
| 2 | Marymount Manhattan College | New York, NY | 1,988 |
| 3 | College of Visual Arts | Saint Paul, MN | 191 |
| 4 | Chester College of New England | Chester, NH | 211 |
| 5 | Stonehill College | Easton, MA | 2,426 |
| 6 | Maine College of Art | Portland, ME | 369 |
| 7 | Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | New York, NY | 972 |
| 8 | Birmingham Southern College | Birmingham, AL | 1,458 |
| 9 | Hampshire College | Amherst, MA | 1,428 |
| 10 | Union College | Schenectady, NY | 2,240 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 58 | 8 |
| Master | 14 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 4 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 20 |
Students
Student enrollment was 507 in 2009-2010 (476 full-time equivalent).
About 33% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 67% of the class.
Undergrads are 90% of enrolled students and graduate students are 10%.
Students under 25 years old represent 70% of the student body. About 2% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 57% Women 56% All 56%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Pacific Northwest College Of Art offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
DESIGN
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
FINE ARTS
- Fine Arts and Art Studies
- Fine/Studio Arts
- Painting
- Sculpture
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Intermedia/Multimedia
- Photography
- Printmaking
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