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Poulsbo, Washington

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Your chances of getting into Northwest College of Art

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

76.5%
Admission Difficulty for Northwest College of Art
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at NCA is 76.5%.  Its admission rate is the 10th lowest in Washington.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into NCA and can you get accepted?

Northwest College of Art is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 117 out of the 153 who applied were admitted.

47% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into NCA?

76% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Northwest College of Art you should:

NCA GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Northwest College of Art has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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NCA SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Northwest College of Art. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Northwest College of Art
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Northwest College of Art
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

NCA ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for Northwest College of Art
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Northwest College of Art
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Northwest College of Art admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 108 44 153
Accepted 85 31 117
Acceptance Rate 79% 70% 76%
Enrolled 42 13 55
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 49% 42% 47%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Northwest College of Art is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Northwest College of Art and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Northwest College of Art Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Northwest College of Art
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=377546 IPEDS survey data for Northwest College of Art.

Last updated February 24, 2025