School Highlights
Portland Actors Conservatory serves 11 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Acceptance Rate: 75%
- Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
- Minority enrollment: 89%
- 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
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
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
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1985
Total Faculty
6 staff
20 staff
Student Body
The student population of Portland Actors Conservatory has declined by 47% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Portland Actors Conservatory diversity score of 0.26 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has declined by 63% over five years.
Total Enrollment
11 students
1,376 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
11 students
212 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
11 students
327 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
11 students
212 students
% Asian
2%
4%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
11%
55%
% Hawaiian
85%
1%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
67%
49%
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
83%
Acceptance Rate
75%
94%
Source: 2025 (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 75%, which is lower than the state average of 94%.
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.
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