Pacific Northwest College of Art

Pacific Northwest College of Art

Academic Programs

  • Animation
  • Art & Design
  • Creative Writing
  • Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration
  • Liberal Arts
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
  • Sculpture
  • Studio Arts
  • Visual Arts

Student experience

  • Career Services
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Counseling Services
  • Disability Services
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Student Leadership
  • Study Abroad

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

Our application is free to apply. We require a portfolio for submission, and you will be emailed instructions following submission of your application. Your application must include the following:

  • Portfolio
  • Artist Statement
  • Official transcripts from all schools attended

Additional Information

Visit us

Our historic building is located in the vibrant Pearl Arts district of Portland, OR. Our daily campus visit program offers prospective undergraduate students and families the chance to get to know Pacific Northwest College of Art through a campus tour, a tour of our Glass Building for students interested in the sculpture department, and an optional portfolio review with an admissions counselor!

We start with a deep respect for what each student brings into the program and their desire to make something of it. We meet each student at their level of experience and grow from there. We have world-class faculty who are experienced working with all skill levels, focused on the goal of refining and revealing each student's full potential.

Martin French, Department Head of Illustration, Illustration
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Admissions office

Visit us

Address

511 NW Broadway
Portland, OR 97209, United States of America

Phone number

503-821-8972

Region

West

West