Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Forest Grove, Oregon |
| Online | pacificu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Forest Grove, Oregon, Pacific University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 2,266 prospective students applied, and 2,063 were granted admission. Of those admitted 363 enrolled in the school. 3,435 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 316 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $48,928 plus fees of $1,142. Pacific is ranked 375 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Pacific is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Pacific University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#375 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#256 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in Oregon
#5 in Best Private Colleges in Oregon
#467 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in Oregon
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1090/1310 |
| ACT | 19/27 |
| GPA | 3.73 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 25, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 |
| Other Fees | $1,142 |
| Room and Board | $13,892 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,800 |
| Total One Year Cost | $66,812 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Biology | 13% |
| Health Professions | 11% |
| Education | 10% |
| Social Sciences | 9% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=209612 IPEDS survey data for Pacific University.
Current students may use the Pacific University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.