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Warner Pacific University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 301
Religious affiliation Pentecostal
Student to faculty ratio 6 to 1
Acceptance rate 76%
Students retention rate 69%
On-time graduation rate 34%

Located in Portland, Oregon, Warner 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 76% indicates that Warner Pacific University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Warner 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 6-to-1, Warner Pacific University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Warner Pacific University is reported to be 34%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Oregon state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 54% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Warner Pacific University is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Oregon is 74%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Warner Pacific University do not continue their studies after the first year.


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

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

75.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,860

Cost of attendance at Warner 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

$19,860

Cost of attendance at Warner 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, 100 of freshman students at Warner Pacific University received on average $13,047 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.

$13,047
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 45 70% $5,519 $248,375
Other Federal Grant 53 83% $5,612 $297,416
State Grant/Scholarships 33 52% $3,808 $125,655
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 64 100% $6,437 $411,947
Total Grant & Scholarships 64 100% $13,047 $835,018

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Warner 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 Warner Pacific University students is 33.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 42.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 15.4%.

33.8%

  • white 34.6% 9 students
  • hispanic 48.2% 13 students
  • Mixed Race 41.7% 5 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball Cascade Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Warner Pacific University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Warner 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

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)