Pacific University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2149 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #597 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #542 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 31 | In Oregon |
| #153 of 1,001 | For Optometry |
| Top50% | For 32 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 1,589
- Graduates
- 1,838
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.pacificu.edu
Pacific University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Pacific University has an acceptance rate of 90% and is among the 38% of the easiest 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 | 90% | 89% | 91% |
| Applicants | 2,988 | 1,319 | 1,603 |
| Admissions | 2,676 | 1,169 | 1,451 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 350 | 167 | 175 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
985 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
339 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
17 or 5%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 900
or below
75% of them
had 1240
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Pacific University are 900-1240 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
17 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Pacific University are 18-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1580 (46%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 543 (16%) |
| Asian | 505 (15%) |
| Two or more races | 308 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 162 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 151 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 91 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 65 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Pacific University is $35,235 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 | $23,318 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,607 |
| $48-75K | $29,844 |
| $75-110K | $34,369 |
| $110K+ | $40,911 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $55,036 | $39,248 |
| Tuition in-state | $55,036 | $39,248 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $55,036 | $39,248 |
| Fee in-district | $1,338 | $690 |
| Fee in-state | $1,338 | $690 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,338 | $690 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,047 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,620 |
| Room charge | $8,580 |
| Meal charge | $7,040 |
Pacific University majors
Pacific University has granted 377 bachelor's degrees across 48 programs, 358 master's across 16 programs, and 398 doctorate degrees across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pacific University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychology | 42 | 53 | |
| Optometry | 85 | ||
| Pharmacy | 80 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 31 | 29 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 59 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 55 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 50 | ||
| Creative Writing | 11 | 34 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 45 | ||
| Applied Psychology | 42 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 41 | ||
| Social Work | 6 | 32 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 37 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 34 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 33 | ||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 31 | ||
| Psychology, General | 27 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 26 | ||
| Education, Other | 19 | ||
| Public Health, General | 18 | ||
| Education, General | 17 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 15 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 12 | ||
| Accounting | 10 | ||
| Computer Science | 10 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 9 | ||
| Criminology | 9 | ||
| Environmental Science | 9 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 8 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 7 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 6 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 6 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 6 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 5 | ||
| Digital Arts | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 4 | ||
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 4 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Other | 3 | ||
| Physics, Other | 3 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | ||
| Economics, General | 2 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 2 | ||
| General Literature | 2 | ||
| Graphic Design | 2 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 2 | ||
| Sports Communication | 2 | ||
| Vision Science & Physiological Optics | 1 | 1 | |
| Bioinformatics | 1 | ||
| Dance, General | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | ||
| Journalism | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Philosophy, Other | 1 | ||
| Physical Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 377 | 358 | 398 |
Pacific University has a graduation rate of 67%, which is among the 28% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 61% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Pacific University has published 3,168 scientific papers with 40,132 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Biology, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Psychiatry, Sociology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 9 | 30 |
| 1994 | 33 | 38 |
| 1995 | 29 | 37 |
| 1996 | 13 | 50 |
| 1997 | 5 | 49 |
| 1998 | 7 | 74 |
| 1999 | 14 | 70 |
| 2000 | 18 | 92 |
| 2001 | 28 | 112 |
| 2002 | 62 | 115 |
| 2003 | 63 | 145 |
| 2004 | 43 | 239 |
| 2005 | 75 | 356 |
| 2006 | 65 | 380 |
| 2007 | 95 | 436 |
| 2008 | 122 | 581 |
| 2009 | 239 | 697 |
| 2010 | 249 | 893 |
| 2011 | 245 | 1063 |
| 2012 | 151 | 1271 |
| 2013 | 208 | 1370 |
| 2014 | 157 | 1513 |
| 2015 | 188 | 1685 |
| 2016 | 104 | 1698 |
| 2017 | 111 | 1914 |
| 2018 | 104 | 2155 |
| 2019 | 111 | 2438 |
| 2020 | 96 | 3077 |
| 2021 | 128 | 3216 |
| 2022 | 84 | 3239 |
| 2023 | 83 | 3718 |
| 2024 | 68 | 3830 |
| 2025 | 62 | 3451 |
Pacific University alumni
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Nancy Wilson
- Occupations
- singerguitaristsinger-songwritercomposerrecord producer
- Biography
-
Nancy Lamoureux Wilson is an American musician. She rose to fame alongside her older sister Ann Wilson as guitarist and second vocalist in the rock band Heart.
-
Alfred Carlton Gilbert
- Occupations
- magicianathletics competitorpole vaulterentrepreneurinventor
- Biography
-
Alfred Carlton Gilbert was an American inventor, athlete, magician, toy maker and businessman. As the founder of A. C. Gilbert Company, Gilbert was known for inventing the Erector Set and American Flyer Trains.
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Les AuCoin
- Occupations
- journalistpolitician
- Biography
-
Walter Leslie AuCoin is an American politician. In 1974 he became the first person from the Democratic Party to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st congressional district since it was formed in 1892. The seat has been held by Democrats ever since.
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Mitch Seavey
- Occupations
- dogsled musher
- Biography
-
Mitch Seavey is an American dog musher, who won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race across the U.S. state of Alaska in 2004, 2013 and 2017. At age 57, Seavey is the oldest person to win the Iditarod in 2017 (surpassing his record in 2013 at age 53). His son, Dallas Seavey, won the 2012, 2014, 2015 2016, 2021 and 2024 Iditarod; his 2012 win made him the youngest winner ever.
General info
| Alternative names | Pac U Pacific University Oregon Pacific PU PacificU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1849 |
| Motto | Pro Christo et Regno Ejus For Christ and His Kingdom |
| Colors | red, black |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 752 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2043 College Way Forest Grove, Oregon, 97116 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 26,000 |
| Phone | 8777228648 |