Pacific Northwest College of Art
- Private
Pacific Northwest College of Art: international tuition 49,006 USD per year, one-year total cost 70,376 USD, acceptance rate 74.9%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 100.
Yes. A Vietnamese first-year degree-seeking international applicant is automatically considered for the $52,000 annual International Student Grant, primarily based on academic performance. Institutional need-based aid for international students is not clearly confirmed.
Getting in. The school admits 74.9% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 100+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 70,376 USD. Take off 52,000 USD a year from 1 scholarship confirmed for international students, and about 18,376 USD is left.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/3. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at Pacific Northwest College of Art?
International tuition is 49,006 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 70,376 USD.
Does Pacific Northwest College of Art offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Yes. A Vietnamese first-year degree-seeking international applicant is automatically considered for the $52,000 annual International Student Grant, primarily based on academic performance. Institutional need-based aid for international students is not clearly confirmed.
What English scores does Pacific Northwest College of Art require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 100.
What is the acceptance rate at Pacific Northwest College of Art?
The acceptance rate is 74.9%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesYes: the International Student Grant is considered automatically with admission, with no separate scholarship application.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearUnclear: the pages do not state whether ability to pay is considered in international admission decisions.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearUnclear: the school does not accept CSS Profile, but does not fully state whether another international need-aid form is required.
Scholarships at this school
Willamette International Student GrantMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page52,000 USD/year≈ ₫1.36B
Yes: this grant explicitly considers degree-seeking international students.
- Renewable in later years
Fully funded international scholarship programIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Application method unclearSchool page
The school explicitly states that it offers no fully funded international scholarship program covering tuition, room, board, and fees for any student.
Admission requirements
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English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiOfficial transcripts are needed; non-U.S. credentials must be evaluated by WES, ECE or another NACES agency.Required
- Proof of fundsiInternational students must show funds covering their first year of costs.Required
- English proficiencyiOfficial English test scores are expected, except for applicants who qualify under the school's separate exemption criteria.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2026
This cycle's dates have passed; the school has not posted next cycle's dates yet.
Credit for exams
Many AP exams scored 4 or 5 earn at least 4 semester hours at Willamette (this is Willamette's policy page, not PNCA-specific).
Scores that count12345IB Higher Level exams scored 5 earn 4 semester hours, and 6 or 7 can earn up to 8, depending on the subject, per Willamette's policy.
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Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data