Pacific Union College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4106 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1168 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1095 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #92 of 249 | In California |
| #5343 of 6,338 | For Law |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Seventh Day Adventist
- Acceptance rate
- 58%
- Undergraduates
- 825
- Graduates
- 4
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- 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 58% and is among the top 19% 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 | 58% | 56% | 59% |
| Applicants | 1,216 | 460 | 756 |
| Admissions | 702 | 256 | 446 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 128 | 59 | 69 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
504 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 254 (31%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 193 (23%) |
| White | 177 (21%) |
| Two or more races | 63 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 63 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 57 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 17 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Pacific Union College is $22,767 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.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,892 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,928 |
| $48-75K | $19,496 |
| $75-110K | $21,574 |
| $110K+ | $25,727 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $31,101 | $31,101 |
| Tuition in-state | $31,101 | $31,101 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $31,101 | $31,101 |
| Fee in-district | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| Fee in-state | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,002 | $1,002 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,916 |
| Room charge | $5,112 |
| Meal charge | $3,804 |
Pacific Union College majors
Pacific Union College has granted 187 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs and 1 master's in Secondary 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 | 91 | 55 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 19 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 15 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 9 | ||
| Biochemistry | 7 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Psychology, General | 7 | ||
| Social Work | 6 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | ||
| Biophysics | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | 3 | |
| Health Communication | 5 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 5 | ||
| Graphic Design | 4 | ||
| Advertising | 3 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 3 | ||
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 2 | ||
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other | 2 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 2 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 2 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | 1 | |
| Engineering, General | 1 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 111 | 187 | 1 |
Pacific Union College has a graduation rate of 40%, which is among the 25% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 35% | 43% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Pacific Union College has published 195 scientific papers with 1,152 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Physics, Philosophy, Engineering, Political Science, Chemistry, History, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | 4 | 5 |
| 1993 | 1 | 5 |
| 1994 | 2 | 4 |
| 1995 | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 | 8 | 12 |
| 1997 | 4 | 5 |
| 1998 | 4 | 10 |
| 1999 | 4 | 12 |
| 2000 | 3 | 14 |
| 2001 | 1 | 18 |
| 2002 | 2 | 15 |
| 2003 | 1 | 15 |
| 2004 | 1 | 15 |
| 2005 | 1 | 18 |
| 2006 | 2 | 27 |
| 2007 | 2 | 23 |
| 2008 | 9 | 43 |
| 2009 | 5 | 21 |
| 2010 | 12 | 38 |
| 2011 | 6 | 38 |
| 2012 | 4 | 38 |
| 2013 | 5 | 48 |
| 2014 | 3 | 58 |
| 2015 | 6 | 57 |
| 2016 | 6 | 67 |
| 2017 | 5 | 69 |
| 2018 | 10 | 73 |
| 2019 | 8 | 78 |
| 2020 | 5 | 62 |
| 2021 | 18 | 90 |
| 2022 | 6 | 81 |
Pacific Union College alumni
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Paul Nobuo Tatsuguchi
- 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.
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Arna Bontemps
- Occupations
- writerlibrarianplaywrightpoetnovelist
- Biography
-
Arna Wendell Bontemps was an American poet, novelist and librarian, and a noted member of the Harlem Renaissance.
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Stewart W. Bainum, Jr
- 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.
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Loree K. Sutton
- Occupations
- psychiatrist
- Biography
-
Loree K. Sutton is an American psychiatrist and retired military officer who served as a brigadier general in the United States Army. Sutton served for over 20 years and was awarded a Bronze Star. From 2007 to 2010, She was the Army's highest-ranking psychiatrist. In 2014, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio appointed Sutton as Commissioner of the New York City Department of Veterans' Services. Sutton was a candidate in the 2021 New York City Democratic mayoral primary.
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 | 188 |
| 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 |