A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Pacific are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 48% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
52%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
13%
|
| Asian |
12%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
3%
|
| Two or more races |
12%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 110% more female students than male students enrolled at Pacific University with a gender ratio of 68% women to 32% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Pacific has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
32%
|
| Women |
68%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,148
|
| Women |
2,411
|
Pacific serves a high number of out-of-state students with 62% of the student body residing outside of Oregon or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
38%
|
| Out of State |
61%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
30% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 8.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=209612 IPEDS survey data for Pacific University.