Pacific University
2043 College Way, Forest Grove, United StatesOverview of Pacific University
About this school
- www.pacificu.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
1,886
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:1,924
- Men:778 (40.4%)
- Women:1,146 (59.6%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Pacific University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 3 |
Science | - | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | - | 3 |
History | - | 1 |
Academic Electives | - | 4 |
Examinations Required
Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | Not reported |
SAT Only | Considered if submitted | Not reported |
ACT Only | Considered if submitted | Not reported |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Not used if submitted | Not reported |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Not used if submitted | - |
Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | Not reported |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 2043 College Way |
City, State, Zip | Forest Grove, OR 97116-1797 |
Phone | (503) 352-2218 |
Fax | (503) 352-3191 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | - |
Application Fee | $40 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Not reported |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | November 1, January 15 |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 required for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
Factor | Importance |
---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 79% of 3,004 applicants were admitted |
Women | 81% of 1,672 applicants were admitted |
Men | 77% of 1,332 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 559 (24%) of 2,374 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 311 (23%) of 1,350 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 248 (24%) of 1,024 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.63 |
375 And Above | 48% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 20% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 15% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 12% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 5% |
2.00 - 2.49 | - |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
Sat Critical Reading | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 21-26 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 7% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 46% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 42% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 5% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $41,054 (73.83016221271086%)
- Room & Board: - $11,822 (21.260295651548393%)
- Other Expences: - $1,050 (1.8882854368233644%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $1,680 (3.021256698917383%)
Payment Plans
Pacific University accepts installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
Forms Required | Filing Cost |
---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003212 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 411 (97.2%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 349 (84.9%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 349 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 61 (17.5%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 80% |
Average Award | $34,829 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 240 (68.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $11,802 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 274 (78.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,425 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 330 (94.6%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 72 (17.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $20,238 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,545 (88.5%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,408 (91.1%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,408 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 185 (13.1%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 73% |
Average Award | $31,952 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 999 (71.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,672 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,143 (81.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,573 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1,294 (91.9%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 311 (17.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $19,877 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 79% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $36,001 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Education, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Community Service, Memberships, Religious Involvement |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, International Students, Relatives of Clergy, Veterans |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Not reported
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Not reported
Computer
Not reported
Foreign Language
Not reported
Math/Science
Not reported
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
Not reported
Part-Time Faculty
Not reported
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
Not reported
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 23% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 37% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 27% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 7% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 2% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 3% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 0% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 10% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 38% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 42% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 9% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Sophomore Standing
Not reported
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | - |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | Not Reported |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Not reported
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Pacific University provides wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
77.3%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
64.0%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
70%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
71.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (50)
- Accounting
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- Finance, General
- French Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- History, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- International Relations and Affairs
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Journalism
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Modern Languages
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Psychology, General
- Radio and Television
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician
Most Popular Disciplines
Not reported
Professional Degree Programs
Not reported
Special Programs
None
Study Abroad
Health professions and related sciences, Psychology, Education
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science in Athletic Training, Master of Healthcare Administration, Master of Science, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Science in Finance, Master of Education, Master of Arts
Master's Programs of Study (22)
- Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication Disorders
- Early Childhood Education
- Education of the Gifted
- Education--General
- Elementary Education
- English as a Second Language
- Finance and Banking
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Middle School Education
- Optometry
- Physical Therapy
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Psychology--General
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Social Work
- Special Education
- Vision Sciences
- Writing
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
21,961
Nearest Metropolitan Area
60 acres
Environment
Small town/city
Campus Size
Portland
Weather
Temperature | 33.7 average low in January, 74.6 average high in September |
Rain | 152 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 25 mile(s) from campus in Portland |
Nearest Bus Station | 25 mile(s) from campus in Portland |
Nearest Train Station | 25 mile(s) from campus in Portland |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
59% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
41%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Not reported
Personal Counseling
Not offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics |
Mascot | Boxer |
School Colors | Red, black, and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, cheerleading, crew, football, racquetball, softball, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Pacific University offers not Reported
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
1,881
Undergraduates
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 12.4% Asian
- 1.7% Black/African-American
- 12.9% Hispanic/Latino
- 12.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 2.6% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 53.2% White
- 4.2% Unknown
International Students
1.6%
Average Age
21
Number of Graduate Students
1,886