Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Pacific University
Pacific University is a private university in Forest Grove, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1849 as the Tualatin Academy, the original Forest Grove campus is 23 miles (37 km) west of Portland. The school maintains one other campus, in Hillsboro, and an office in Portland, and has an enrollment of more than 3,000 students. The university has Oregon's only optometry school, and offers doctorates in 14 programs. Pacific competes in NCAA Division III as part of the Northwest Conference, with its teams known as the Boxers.
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90%
Acceptance
$35,273
Net price
1,516
Enrollment
67%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
90%
Acceptance rate
1,090
SAT average
23
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$35,273
Average net price
$56,374
In-state tuition
$56,374
Out-of-state tuition
$15,620
Room & board
$1,050
Books & supplies
$72,374
Total cost of attendance
28%
Students receiving Pell grants
81%
Students with federal loans
$23,223
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$60,583
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$46,936
Median earnings (6 yrs)
67%
Graduation rate
79%
Retention rate
83%
Earn more than a HS grad
$12,774
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,516
Total enrollment
5%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
29%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Pacific University FAQ
Is Pacific University a public or private school?
Pacific University is a private nonprofit institution located in Forest Grove, OR.
What is the acceptance rate at Pacific University?
Pacific University has an acceptance rate of 90%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Pacific University cost?
The average annual net price at Pacific University is $35,273 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $56,374.
What is the graduation rate at Pacific University?
About 67% of students at Pacific University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Pacific University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Pacific University students earn a median of $60,583 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Pacific University?
Admitted students at Pacific University have an average SAT score of 1,090 and an ACT midpoint of 23. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Pacific University?
Pacific University enrolls about 1,516 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — M.O. Stevens · CC BY 3.0. Additional images are representative.
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