Pacific Union College: Statistics

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#4228 of 14,131 In the World
#1180 of 2,597 In North America
#1105 of 2,496 In the United States
#96 of 249 In California
#5838 of 6,278 For Quantum and Particle physics
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Religion
Seventh Day Adventist
Acceptance rate
42%
Average SAT
1060
Average ACT
22
Avg. cost to attend
$22,799 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
910
Graduates
28
Male:Female Ratio
37:63
Control
Private
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
www.puc.edu

Pacific Union College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics

Pacific Union College has an acceptance rate of 42% and is among the top 11% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 42% 39% 45%
Applicants 1,323 552 754
Admissions 562 218 343
Freshmen enrolled full time 108 49 59
Freshmen enrolled part time 31 5 26

95 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

SAT scores

Among admitted applicants
44 or 41%
submitted SAT

25% of them
had 930
or below

75% of them
had 1190
or below

Typical SAT scores of first-years in Pacific Union College are 930-1190 (middle 50% range).

ACT scores

Among admitted applicants
10 or 9%
submitted ACT

25% of them
had 20
or below

75% of them
had 24
or below

Typical ACT scores of first-years in Pacific Union College are 20-24 (middle 50% range).

Admissions requirements

Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
College-preparatory program Considered but not required
SAT/ACT Considered but not required
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

Hispanic 274 (29%)
Asian 199 (21%)
White 169 (18%)
Two or more races 121 (13%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 87 (9%)
Black or African American 56 (6%)
Nonresident Alien 24 (3%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 8 (0.9%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

The average net cost to attend Pacific Union College is $22,799 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.

The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.

Net average cost to attend
$22,799/year
Average aid awarded
$24,423
Students receiving aid
100%

Average costs by household income

<$30K $14,903
$30-48K $15,897
$48-75K $18,211
$75-110K $20,495
$110K+ $25,182

Tuition and fees

UndergraduatesGraduates
Tuition in-district $34,191$34,191
Tuition in-state $34,191$34,191
Tuition out-of-state $34,191$34,191
Fee in-district $1,023$1,023
Fee in-state $1,023$1,023
Fee out-of-state $1,023$1,023

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 1,200
Combined charge for room and board $9,471
Room charge $5,316
Meal charge $4,155
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Pacific Union College majors

Pacific Union College has granted 129 bachelor's degrees across 24 programs and 1 master's in Elementary Education and Teaching. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pacific Union College.

Major Associate Bachelor Master
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse 80 41
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 17
Health and Wellness, General 12
Business & Commerce, General 11
Psychology, General 7
Social Work 6
Health Communication 5
Speech Communication and Rhetoric 5
Biochemistry 4
English Language and Literature, General 4
Graphic Design 4
Cinematography and Film & Video Production 1 2
Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) 1 2
Spanish Language and Literature 3
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General 3
Biotechnology 2
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2
Elementary Education and Teaching 1 1
History, General 2
Political Science and Government, General 2
Theology & Theological Studies 2
Bible & Biblical Studies 1
Data Science, General 1
Fine & Studio Arts, General 1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
Playwriting and Screenwriting 1
Grand Total 95 129 1

Pacific Union College has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 44% lowest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 51% 51% 52%
  • Full-time retention rate - 88%

Publications & Citations

Pacific Union College has published 262 scientific papers with 1,788 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Physics, Political Science, Engineering, Philosophy, Chemistry, History, and Law.

Publications
262
Citations
1,788

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
150 / 894
Biology
110 / 754
Environmental Science
109 / 508
Physics
89 / 742
Political Science
87 / 706
Engineering
80 / 755
Philosophy
77 / 545
Chemistry
76 / 546
History
71 / 191
Law
71 / 665
Medicine
70 / 795
Computer Science
68 / 430
Geography and Cartography
66 / 329
Quantum and Particle physics
64 / 547
Sociology
58 / 622
Geology
54 / 207
Ecology
49 / 211
Genetics
42 / 366
Psychology
40 / 580
Biochemistry
38 / 367
Paleontology
35 / 164
Business
33 / 92
Linguistics
33 / 160
Economics
32 / 126
Archaeology
32 / 165
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
29 / 297
Materials Science
29 / 204
Zoology
29 / 123
Art & Design
28 / 169
Organic Chemistry
27 / 157
Nuclear Physics
26 / 122
Optical Engineering
23 / 231
Astrophysics and Astronomy
23 / 147
Atomic and Molecular physics
22 / 118
Mathematics
22 / 215
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
22 / 145
Pathology
21 / 299
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation
18 / 84
Aerospace Engineering
18 / 142
Development Studies
17 / 104

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 5 5
1993 1 5
1994 3 4
1995 3 3
1996 8 15
1997 4 5
1998 4 11
1999 5 15
2000 3 17
2001 3 25
2002 3 23
2003 2 25
2004 1 26
2005 1 28
2006 2 32
2007 3 43
2008 8 47
2009 7 31
2010 13 47
2011 8 53
2012 5 48
2013 4 58
2014 5 59
2015 7 85
2016 12 75
2017 10 86
2018 12 107
2019 10 104
2020 10 84
2021 21 177
2022 6 135
2023 3 114
2024 3 85
Academic rankings

Pacific Union College alumni

  1. Paul Nobuo Tatsuguchi

    Paul Nobuo Tatsuguchi
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1911-1943 (aged 32)
    Occupations
    surgeon
    Biography

    Paul Nobuo Tatsuguchi, sometimes mistakenly referred to as Nebu Tatsuguchi (August 31, 1911 – May 30, 1943), was a Japanese soldier and surgeon who served in the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) during World War II. He was killed during the Battle of Attu on Attu Island, Alaska, United States, on May 30, 1943.

  2. Arna Bontemps

    Arna Bontemps
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1902-1973 (aged 71)
    Occupations
    poetnovelistwriterlibrarianplaywright
    Biography

    Arna Wendell Bontemps was an American poet, novelist and librarian, and a noted member of the Harlem Renaissance.

  3. Stewart W. Bainum, Jr

    Stewart W. Bainum, Jr
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1946-.. (age 79)
    Occupations
    businesspersonpolitician
    Biography

    Stewart W. Bainum Jr. is an American businessman and politician. Bainum is chairman of Choice Hotels International, Inc. Since the 1980s, Bainum has led businesses including four current or former publicly listed companies: Choice Hotels; HCR Manor Care, which operates nursing and assisted living facilities; Vitalink Pharmacy Services; and Sunburst Hospitality.

  4. Neal C. Wilson

    Neal C. Wilson
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1920-2010 (aged 90)
    Occupations
    Seventh-day Adventist minister
    Biography

    Neal Clayton Wilson served as the president of the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church from 1979 to 1990. Wilson was head of the North American Division when elected on January 3, 1979, to take the place of the ailing former General Conference president Robert Pierson, who had resigned for reasons of health.

All 14 notable alumni

General info

Alternative names PUC
Founded 1882
Motto Where Nature and Revelation Unite in Education
Academic calendar September to August (September - December; January-March; March-June; June-August)
Total FTE staff 165
Carnegie classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus

Location and contacts

Address One Angwin Ave
Angwin, California, 94508-9707
United States
City population 3,000
Phone 7079656313

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