Cost of PNCA
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $73,336 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $51,940 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $20,282 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,442 |
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| Average net price after aid | $31,098 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $26,817 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $26,747 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $25,865 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $30,831 |
| $110,001+ | $40,129 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with PNCA's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at PNCA
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (6)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 73 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 6 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 37 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 34 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (5)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | — | — | — |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | 14 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 21 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 55 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 12 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Fine and Studio Arts | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is PNCA's acceptance rate?
Pacific Northwest College of Art admits 75% of applicants.
How much does PNCA cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $73,336 a year (tuition and fees: $51,940). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $31,098 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $26,817.
What is PNCA's graduation rate?
30% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 69% of first-year students return for a second year.