Pacific University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2164 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #583 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #531 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 31 | In Oregon |
| #145 of 1,002 | For Optometry |
| Top50% | For 33 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Undergraduates
- 1,613
- Graduates
- 1,866
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- 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 92% and is among the 35% 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 | 92% | 92% | 92% |
| Applicants | 2,817 | 1,191 | 1,541 |
| Admissions | 2,585 | 1,091 | 1,418 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 399 | 181 | 218 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
991 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
278 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
30 or 8%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 990
or below
75% of them
had 1240
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Pacific University are 990-1240 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
15 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Pacific University are 17-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | 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 | 1658 (48%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 528 (15%) |
| Asian | 513 (15%) |
| Two or more races | 306 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 180 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 148 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 69 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 59 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Pacific University is $34,809 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 | $22,238 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $25,979 |
| $48-75K | $28,427 |
| $75-110K | $36,060 |
| $110K+ | $40,153 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $53,174 | $37,228 |
| Tuition in-state | $53,174 | $37,228 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $53,174 | $37,228 |
| Fee in-district | $1,292 | $577 |
| Fee in-state | $1,292 | $577 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,292 | $577 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,048 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,058 |
| Room charge | $8,290 |
| Meal charge | $6,768 |
Pacific University majors
Pacific University has granted 397 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs, 358 master's across 17 programs, and 400 doctorate degrees across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pacific University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychology | 50 | 67 | |
| Optometry | 91 | ||
| Pharmacy | 77 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 32 | 31 | |
| Physician Assistant | 59 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 54 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 46 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 43 | ||
| Social Work | 6 | 34 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 39 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 38 | ||
| Applied Psychology | 36 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 34 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 33 | ||
| Creative Writing | 2 | 29 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 30 | ||
| Public Health, General | 29 | ||
| Psychology, General | 27 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 26 | ||
| Education, General | 21 | ||
| Environmental Science | 15 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 14 | ||
| Education, Other | 13 | 1 | |
| Criminology | 12 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 12 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 11 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 10 | ||
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Other | 10 | ||
| Accounting | 9 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 6 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 6 | ||
| Vision Science & Physiological Optics | 4 | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 4 | ||
| Data Science, General | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 4 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Physics, General | 4 | ||
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 4 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 3 | ||
| General Literature | 3 | ||
| Graphic Design | 3 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 2 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Bioinformatics | 2 | ||
| Computer Science | 2 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 2 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | ||
| Journalism | 2 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 2 | ||
| Physics, Other | 2 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 2 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| Dance, General | 1 | ||
| Digital Arts | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 397 | 358 | 400 |
Pacific University has a graduation rate of 65%, which is among the 30% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 55% | 72% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Pacific University has published 3,119 scientific papers with 37,453 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7 | 20 |
| 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 | 44 | 238 |
| 2005 | 75 | 356 |
| 2006 | 65 | 380 |
| 2007 | 95 | 436 |
| 2008 | 122 | 582 |
| 2009 | 239 | 697 |
| 2010 | 249 | 894 |
| 2011 | 245 | 1065 |
| 2012 | 151 | 1274 |
| 2013 | 208 | 1372 |
| 2014 | 157 | 1515 |
| 2015 | 188 | 1686 |
| 2016 | 103 | 1700 |
| 2017 | 111 | 1918 |
| 2018 | 104 | 2152 |
| 2019 | 111 | 2441 |
| 2020 | 96 | 3079 |
| 2021 | 128 | 3226 |
| 2022 | 84 | 3237 |
| 2023 | 83 | 3715 |
| 2024 | 68 | 3774 |
Pacific University alumni
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Nancy Wilson
- Occupations
- composerrecord producersingerguitaristsinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Nancy Lamoureux Wilson is an American musician. She rose to fame alongside her older sister Ann as guitarist and second vocalist in the rock band Heart.
-
Alfred Carlton Gilbert
- Occupations
- inventorstage magicianathletics competitorpole vaulterentrepreneur
- 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.
-
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 | 754 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2043 College Way Forest Grove, Oregon, 97116 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 26,000 |
| Phone | 8777228648 |