Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003212
- Phone: (503) 226-4391
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
86.61%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
4FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$25,496Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Pacific University (Pacific)
511 NW Broadway, Portland, OR
Pacific University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Forest Grove, OR, it offers a suburban setting for students to study in. Approximately 3,400 students are enrolled annually at Pacific.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Education
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Psychology
The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Pacific. Scores within the range of 21 - 26 on the ACT or 1000 - 1210 on the SAT are required to greatly increase your chances for acceptance. Pacific University admits roughly 80% of students applying yearly. Of those students accepted, around 20% of students attended the school. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is approximately $37,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $5,100 per year. Students enrolled at Pacific University may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Pacific "Boxers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
Students who would like to learn more about Pacific can take a look at their website at http://www.pacificu.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates Pacific University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Pacific University is around 3,900 students, with undergraduate students making up about 48% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $45,000-$54,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- For part-time students, charges are between $1,900-$2,300 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 95% | $27,151 |
Receiving Student Loans | 95% | $7,513 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Pacific University may provide student services like:
- Online classes
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
Campus: Pacific University - Hillsboro Health Science Campus
- Clinical Audiology (Au.D.) Program
- * Accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (since 2012)
Campus: Pacific University
- Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) Program
- Dental Hygienist Program
- Music Program
- Optometry (O.D.) Program
- Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Pacific University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Northwest Conference)
- Basketball (Northwest Conference)
- Football (Northwest Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Pacific University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
English Language and Literature
- Creative Writing (B, M)
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Pharmacy (D)
- Optometry (D)
- Physician Assistant (B, M)
- Physical Therapy (D)
- Occupational Therapy (D)
- Healthcare Administration (B, M)
- Dental Hygienist (B)
- Audiology and Speech Pathology (D)
- Public Health (B)
- Athletic Training (M)
- Music Therapy (B)
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Psychology
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Economics (B)
- International Relations (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Dance (B)
- Art History
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Pacific University.
- George Fox University in Eugene, OR (17 miles away)
- University of Portland in Portland, OR (19 miles away)
- Linfield College - McMinnville Campus in Portland, OR (22 miles away)
- Lewis & Clark College in Eugene, OR (22 miles away)
- Concordia University - Portland in Portland, OR (23 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Visit the main Oregon colleges & universities profile page
- Browse our list of private colleges in Oregon
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003212
- Phone: (503) 226-4391
- School Homepage