Pacific Northwest College of Art
Portland, Oregon · Private
Pacific Northwest College of Art admitted 69% of 658 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 46% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Pacific Northwest College of Art’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Pacific Northwest College of Art’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $70,376 a year. After grants, students paid $42,195 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Pacific Northwest College of Art’s acceptance rate?
Pacific Northwest College of Art admitted 69% of applicants: 451 of 658 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Pacific Northwest College of Art’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is Pacific Northwest College of Art’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Pacific Northwest College of Art have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Pacific Northwest College of Art asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one artist statement, 250–500 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
Can you use AI on Pacific Northwest College of Art’s essays?
PNCA says AI tools can help in the writing process, but no part of the writing you submit should be generated by anything but you.
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