Oregon College of Art and Craft

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Location: Northwest
Setting: Large City Setting
Type: Private
Size: Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
School Description
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Oregon College of Art & Craft is dedicated to excellence in teaching art through craft, contributing significantly to the continuity of contemporary craft as an artistic expression.

Oregon College of Art and Craft From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Oregon College of Art & Craft (OCAC) is a college in Portland, Oregon, United States that grants Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees and certificates in book arts, ceramics, drawing and painting, fibers, metals, photography and wood. The college also offers an Artist-in-Residence program and provides continuing education in the arts to the local community. It was founded by Julia Hoffman, a photographer, painter, sculptor, metal worker and weaver, out of her desire to foster the Arts and Crafts movement through classes and exhibitions.

History

The school was formerly known as the Oregon School of Arts & Crafts‎.

Degree and certificate areas

  • Book arts
  • Ceramics
  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Fiber art
  • Metalworking
  • Photography
  • Woodworking

Faculty

OCAC employs 15 full-time faculty and 8 part-time faculty in the degree program, as well as a number of instructors in the Studio School continuing education program.

Students

Enrollment in the BFA program is about 140 full-time students. Most students are between 18 and 27 years old. The Continuing Education and Art Adventures children's programs serves more than 2,000 students per year.

Facilities

OCAC is located on a wooded 9.5-acre campus, approximately 3 miles from Downtown Portland.

Accreditation

  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
  • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) candidate

Memberships

  • Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design

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Students & Campus Life
Undergraduate Enrollment: 120
On Campus Housing: Unavailable
Full Time Students: 92%
Athletic Programs: Unavailable
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Expenses
Average Tuition: $ 15,540
Students Receiving Aid: 71%
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Admissions
Application Fee: $ 35
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 92%
Part-Time 8%
Men vs. Women
Women 70%
Men 30%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 92%
Other 4%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 0%
African-American 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 85%
Out-of-State 15%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Oregon 85%
Washington 14%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: No
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 15,540    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,100    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,625 29%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,233 57%  
Student Loans:
 $ 8,744 71%  
Any Aid:
   71%  

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Not Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Recommended

Degree Programs at Oregon College of Art and Craft

Bachelor's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at Oregon College of Art and Craft

Career Education Majors