Campus Vibe
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Warner Pacific University is a private institution in Portland with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A small campus of 344 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
82% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,204 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,818.
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News & Alerts
Warner Pacific University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
38.7%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,250
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (46)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
- •77% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Knights
History & Fun Facts
- •History The school was established by the Church of God, whose founder was Daniel Sidney Warner.
- •The church voted to establish the college in September 1935, and in January 1936 the church bought land in Spokane, Washington, for the school.
- •It was then incorporated on February 9, 1937, as "Pacific Bible College" with classes starting in October 1937.
- •Then Pacific Bible College moved to Oregon in 1940 to its current campus in the Mount Tabor neighborhood of Southeast Portland.
- •In 1959, it was renamed as "Warner Pacific College," and in 1961 received full accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average