by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Pacific Northwest College of Art, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Pacific Northwest College of Art were $49,006 for the year for full-time undergrads. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Of those figures, the required fees came to $100; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,906 |
| Fees | $100 |
| Total | $49,006 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would Pacific Northwest College of Art cost for part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Pacific Northwest College of Art costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In OR | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Pacific Northwest College of Art is relatively pricey.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Pacific Northwest College of Art Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Pacific Northwest College of Art has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $41,768 |
| Two Years Ago | $45,000 |
| One Year Ago | $47,026 |
| Most Recent Year | $48,906 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Pacific Northwest College of Art has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, tuition moved up 4.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $50,965 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 4.64%, putting next year’s cost near $51,282.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $51,282 |
| In 2 Years | $53,663 |
| In 3 Years | $56,155 |
| In 4 Years | $58,763 |
| In 5 Years | $61,492 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $219,863.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Pacific Northwest College of Art, see the Pacific Northwest College of Art Financial Aid page.
