Pacific University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2397 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #667 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #611 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 31 | In Oregon |
| #210 of 1,022 | For Optometry |
| Top50% | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Undergraduates
- 1,639
- Graduates
- 1,920
- 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 34% 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% | 96% |
| Applicants | 2,759 | 994 | 1,260 |
| Admissions | 2,546 | 911 | 1,213 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 392 | 180 | 212 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
1,072 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
182 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
32 or 8%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1010
or below
75% of them
had 1350
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Pacific University are 1010-1350 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
27 or 7%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Pacific University are 20-26 (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 | 1675 (47%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 501 (14%) |
| Asian | 479 (13%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 342 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 277 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 155 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 60 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 54 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Pacific University is $33,472 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 | $24,772 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $28,339 |
| $48-75K | $31,539 |
| $75-110K | $31,494 |
| $110K+ | $38,285 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $50,884 | $36,103 |
| Tuition in-state | $50,884 | $36,103 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $50,884 | $36,103 |
| Fee in-district | $1,188 | $541 |
| Fee in-state | $1,188 | $541 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,188 | $541 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,033 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,408 |
| Room charge | $7,932 |
| Meal charge | $6,476 |
Pacific University majors
Pacific University has granted 450 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs, 340 master's across 19 programs, and 396 doctorate degrees across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pacific University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychology | 46 | 64 | |
| Pharmacy | 96 | ||
| Optometry | 85 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 3 | 56 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 39 | 18 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 49 | ||
| Education, Other | 23 | 20 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 42 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 42 | ||
| Psychology, General | 41 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 39 | ||
| Social Work | 15 | 24 | |
| Applied Psychology | 36 | ||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 33 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 33 | ||
| Creative Writing | 8 | 23 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 30 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 25 | ||
| Education, General | 25 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 14 | 10 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 21 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 20 | ||
| Environmental Science | 17 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 14 | ||
| Public Health, General | 13 | ||
| Computer Science | 11 | ||
| History, General | 9 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | ||
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Other | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | ||
| Accounting | 6 | ||
| Digital Arts | 6 | ||
| Sociology, General | 6 | ||
| Vision Science & Physiological Optics | 5 | 1 | |
| Criminology | 5 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 5 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | ||
| General Literature | 4 | ||
| Graphic Design | 4 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 4 | ||
| Journalism | 4 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 4 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 2 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 2 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| Bioinformatics | 1 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 1 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | ||
| Economics, General | 1 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Philosophy, Other | 1 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 450 | 340 | 396 |
Pacific University has a graduation rate of 66%, which is among the 30% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 66% | 57% | 74% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Pacific University has published 1,523 scientific papers with 19,302 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Psychology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Psychiatry, Political Science, Engineering, Law, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 12 | 14 |
| 1992 | 7 | 16 |
| 1993 | 9 | 21 |
| 1994 | 33 | 19 |
| 1995 | 28 | 22 |
| 1996 | 12 | 28 |
| 1997 | 5 | 38 |
| 1998 | 5 | 46 |
| 1999 | 11 | 45 |
| 2000 | 10 | 45 |
| 2001 | 6 | 46 |
| 2002 | 12 | 42 |
| 2003 | 18 | 60 |
| 2004 | 17 | 58 |
| 2005 | 28 | 82 |
| 2006 | 18 | 112 |
| 2007 | 23 | 131 |
| 2008 | 33 | 211 |
| 2009 | 37 | 303 |
| 2010 | 58 | 393 |
| 2011 | 61 | 448 |
| 2012 | 63 | 527 |
| 2013 | 55 | 613 |
| 2014 | 59 | 745 |
| 2015 | 87 | 916 |
| 2016 | 98 | 935 |
| 2017 | 99 | 1077 |
| 2018 | 95 | 1290 |
| 2019 | 102 | 1578 |
| 2020 | 87 | 1993 |
| 2021 | 116 | 2035 |
| 2022 | 89 | 2218 |
| 2023 | 69 | 2642 |
Pacific University alumni
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Nancy Wilson
- Occupations
- singer-songwritercomposerguitaristrecord producersinger
- 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
- entrepreneurpole vaulterathletics competitormagicianinventor
- Biography
-
Alfred Carlton Gilbert was an American inventor, athlete, magician, toy-maker and businessman. Gilbert invented the Erector Set and manufactured American Flyer Trains.
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Les AuCoin
- Occupations
- politicianjournalist
- 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
- 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 and 2016,and 2021 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 | 764 |
| 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 |