Pacific Northwest College of Art: what international applicants need

What are Pacific Northwest College of Art's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Pacific Northwest College of Art has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 15, 2026 and Regular Decision on February 1, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Pacific Northwest College of Art's acceptance rate?

74.8% for students who started in fall 2024: Pacific Northwest College of Art admitted 363 of its 485 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Pacific Northwest College of Art require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Pacific Northwest College of Art is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (February 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

How much is Pacific Northwest College of Art's application fee for international students?

Pacific Northwest College of Art charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Pacific Northwest College of Art accept?

Pacific Northwest College of Art doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Pacific Northwest College of Art require?

Pacific Northwest College of Art doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Pacific Northwest College of Art require the Common App personal essay?

No. Pacific Northwest College of Art doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

• It also asks for a portfolio, for some programs or for all applicants: check its site.

How many international students does Pacific Northwest College of Art have?

7 of Pacific Northwest College of Art's 422 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.7%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Pacific Northwest College of Art cost for international students?

Pacific Northwest College of Art's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $49,006, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $19,760. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $73,336 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source