Warner Pacific University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6143 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1731 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1644 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 31 | In Oregon |
| #9 of 15 | In Portland |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Church of God
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 444
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- warnerpacific.edu
Warner Pacific University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Warner Pacific University has an acceptance rate of 72% and is among the top 35% 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 | 72% | 67% | 75% |
| Applicants | 436 | 163 | 273 |
| Admissions | 315 | 110 | 205 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 53 | 22 | 31 |
221 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| 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
| White | 156 (36%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 140 (32%) |
| Asian | 51 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 50 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 16 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 13 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Warner Pacific University is $23,834 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 | $17,416 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,008 |
| $48-75K | $23,638 |
| $75-110K | $28,325 |
| $110K+ | $25,815 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $19,280 | $9,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $19,280 | $9,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,280 | $9,000 |
| Fee in-district | $960 | $410 |
| Fee in-state | $960 | $410 |
| Fee out-of-state | $960 | $410 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 183 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,856 |
| Room charge | $4,730 |
| Meal charge | $5,126 |
Warner Pacific University majors
Warner Pacific University has granted 127 bachelor's degrees across 23 programs and 1 master's in Teacher Education, Multiple Levels. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Warner Pacific University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 39 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 13 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 10 | ||
| Social Work | 9 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 9 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 6 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 4 | ||
| Psychology, General | 4 | ||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 3 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 3 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 2 | 1 | |
| Lay Ministry | 3 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Finance, General | 1 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2 | 127 | 1 |
Warner Pacific University has a graduation rate of 43%, which is among the 29% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 50% | 37% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Warner Pacific University has published 73 scientific papers with 333 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Computer Science, Medicine, History, Quantum and Particle physics, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 4 |
| 2011 | 1 | 10 |
| 2012 | 5 | 20 |
| 2013 | 2 | 18 |
| 2014 | 4 | 13 |
| 2015 | 1 | 12 |
| 2016 | 4 | 8 |
| 2017 | 3 | 11 |
| 2018 | 5 | 15 |
| 2019 | 4 | 17 |
| 2020 | 4 | 23 |
| 2021 | 2 | 37 |
| 2022 | 7 | 40 |
| 2023 | 5 | 63 |
Notable alumni
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William P. Young
- Occupations
- novelistwriter
- Biography
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William Paul Young, referred to as Wm. Paul Young or simply Paul Young, is a Canadian author. He wrote the novels The Shack, Cross Roads, Eve, and the religious book Lies We Believe About God.
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Mel White
- Occupations
- film directorwritertheologianuniversity teacher
- Biography
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James Melville "Mel" White is an American clergyman and author. White was a behind-the-scenes member of the Evangelical Protestant movement through the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, writing film and television specials and ghostwriting autobiographies for televangelists such as Jerry Falwell, Pat Robertson, and Billy Graham. After years of writing for the Christian right, he came out as gay in 1994 and devoted himself full-time to minister to lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender people, also writing extensively on the subject of gay Christians.
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Brian Jean
- Enrolled in Warner Pacific University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
-
Brian Michael Jean is a Canadian politician who has previously served as Alberta's and Minister of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development. On June 9, 2023 Jean was appointed as Alberta's Minister of Energy and Minerals, with Larry Kaumeyer as his Deputy-Minister, the former CEO of Ducks Unlimited. He has served as member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche since March 16, 2022. He was leader of the Opposition and the last leader of the Wildrose Party from 2015 to 2017 before its merger into the United Conservative Party (UCP). Jean was a member of Parliament (MP) with the Conservative Party from 2004 to 2014 before entering provincial politics.
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Gene Amondson
- Occupations
- painterpoliticiantheologianwood carver
- Biography
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Gene C. Amondson was a painter, woodcarver, Christian minister and prohibition activist, who was the 2004 US presidential nominee for one faction of the Prohibition Party and the nominee of the unified party in 2008.
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Vic Gilliam
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Victor Stephen Gilliam was an American politician and actor who served as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives from 2007 to 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Gilliam resigned in 2017 due to health problems.
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Willie Barrow
- Occupations
- activist
- Biography
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Willie Beatrice Barrow was an American civil rights activist and minister. Barrow was the co-founder of Operation PUSH, which was named Operation Breadbasket at the time of its creation alongside Rev. Jesse Jackson. In 1984, Barrow became the first woman executive director of a civil rights organization, serving as Push's CEO. Barrow was the godmother of President Barack Obama.
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Rod Monroe
- Occupations
- politicianteacher
- Biography
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Rod Monroe is a Canadian-born American politician who served in the Oregon Senate, representing District 24 in the middle part of Multnomah County, which includes most of eastern Portland and the city of Happy Valley.
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Douglas K. Hartman
- Biography
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Douglas K. Hartman is an American scholar in the field of education. He is a professor of technology & human learning in the College of Education at Michigan State University. He has a joint appointment in the Departments of Educational Psychology & Educational Technology and Teacher Education. His research focuses on the use of digital technologies for human learning in a number of domains.
General info
| Alternative names | WPC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1937 |
| Colors | columbia blue, black |
| Academic calendar | September to June (September - December; January-June). Also Summer Session (June-September) |
| Total FTE staff | 81 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2219 SE 68th Ave Portland, Oregon, 97215 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 653,000 |
| Phone | 5035171000 |