Pacific University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,029
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	91%
Students retention rate	80%
On-time graduation rate	71%

Located in Forest Grove, Oregon, Pacific University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 91% indicates that Pacific University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Pacific University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Pacific University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Pacific University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

91%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$50,070

Cost of attendance at Pacific University in 2022 for students from Oregon.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average	$11,345
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$50,070

Cost of attendance at Pacific University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average	$30,794
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Pacific University received on average $31,162 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$31,162

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	90	26%	$4,747	$427,192
Other Federal Grant	101	29%	$6,392	$645,635
State Grant/Scholarships	31	9%	$3,600	$111,600
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	331	95%	$29,251	$9,682,088
Total Grant & Scholarships	335	96%	$31,162	$10,439,323

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pacific University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Pacific University students is 70.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 76.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 63.9%.

70.8%

asian 78.8% 41 students
African American 62.5% 5 students
white 72.8% 163 students
unknown 61.9% 13 students
hawaiian 73.7% 14 students
hispanic 62.3% 48 students
International Students 66.7% 4 students
Mixed Race 72.5% 50 students

Sport Conferences

Football Northwest Conference
Baseball Northwest Conference
Basketball Northwest Conference
Track and Cross Country Northwest Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Pacific University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Pacific University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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