PUC Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at PUC is 42.5%.  Its admission rate is the 29th lowest in California and the 190th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into PUC and can you get accepted?

PUC is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 562 out of the 1,323 who applied were admitted.

Pacific Union College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.24. 25% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into PUC?

42% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Pacific Union College you should:

• Have a high school GPA of 3.24 or better
• Earn B grades in high school
• Score 1060 on the SAT
• Score 22 on the ACT

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into Pacific Union College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into PUC are to have around a 3.24 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

Even with a competitive GPA, admission to PUC will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at PUC is 3.24 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #79 in California for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since PUC is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.24 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Pacific Union College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 41% of students submitted SAT scores and 9% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Pacific Union College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at PUC is 1060 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 930-1190. Students who get into Pacific Union College score in the top 73 percent of all SAT test takers..  PUC ranks #53 in the state of California for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1060 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. PUC regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 930 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 930, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 800, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Pacific Union College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1060, you have around a 42% chance of being admitted. A 1190 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 58% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into PUC?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to PUC is 22, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 20 and 24.  The school ranks #43 in California for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 22. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 20 and score in the score in the top 49 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 18.

9 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Pacific Union College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Pacific Union College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into PUC for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 22 score has around 42% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 58% with a 24 ACT score.

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Pacific Union College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Pacific Union College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Credits Accepted

Admission Requirements Summary

Because PUC is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.24 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1060 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1190 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 22 on the ACT places you in a strong position.