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Pacific Northwest College Of Art

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.

Campus Location

1241 NW Johnson
Portland, OR 97209-3023
USA
Main Tel: (503) 226-4391
Web Site

The campus is in a large city.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in fine arts, photography and commercial art, and design.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Study abroad option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor568

Students

Student enrollment was 432 in 2007-2008 (384 full-time equivalent).

About 28% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 72% of the class.

Undergrads are 92% of enrolled students and graduate students are 8%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 22,006
Books and supplies$ 1,710

Financial Aid: Pacific Northwest College Of Art participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Admissions (2008-2009)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men52%
Women51%
All51%

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

DESIGN (12 awarded)

  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration

FINE ARTS (16 awarded)

  • Fine Arts and Art Studies
  • Painting
  • Sculpture

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (28 awarded)

  • Intermedia/Multimedia
  • Photography
  • Printmaking

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Pacific Northwest College Of Art with government-defined occupation categories.)

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