School Highlights
Portland Actors Conservatory serves 12 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 47%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Acceptance Rate: 67%
- Minority enrollment: 93%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Portland Actors Conservatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
Portland Actors Conservatory
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
192 staff
Student Body
The student population of Portland Actors Conservatory has declined by 50% over five years.
The Portland Actors Conservatory diversity score of 0.44 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has declined by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
12 students
2,463 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
# Full-Time Students
12 students
310 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,153 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
339 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
12 students
310 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
193 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,589 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
153 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
270 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
20%
% Black
13%
3%
% White
7%
53%
% Hawaiian
73%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
11%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
67%
45%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
58%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$12,875
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,334
Acceptance Rate
67%
68%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Portland Actors Conservatory?
The acceptance rate of Portland Actors Conservatory is 67%, which is lower than the state average of 68%.
What is Portland Actors Conservatory's ranking?
Portland Actors Conservatory ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oregon for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Portland Actors Conservatory is Aveda Institute-Portland (0.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Aveda Institute-Portland
Public
325 Northwest 13th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 294-6000
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 294-6000
0.1 miles
Enrollment: 249 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Carrington College-Portland
Private for-profit
2004 Lloyd Center, 3rd Fl.
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 761-6100
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 761-6100
1.5 miles
Enrollment: 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Acceptance rate: 84% Minority enrollment: 71%
Concorde Career College-Portland
Private for-profit
1425 NE Irving Street, Bldg 300
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 281-4181
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 281-4181
1.5 miles
Enrollment: 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Acceptance rate: 96% Minority enrollment: 68%
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
(971) 722-6111
Portland, OR 97219
(971) 722-6111
6.4 miles
Enrollment: 34,158 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $5,600 Out-state tuition: $10,700 Minority enrollment: 48%
4200 SW Watson Ave
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 649-1388
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 649-1388
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