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Pacific Union College

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Angwin, California 94508-9707

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

Pacific Union College is a private institution in Angwin with particular strength in health sciences and biology. With an average SAT of 1093, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 910 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $70,484 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,979.

Established
1882
Motto
They shall be all taught of God.
Mascot
Pioneer Pete
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
National Association of

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42%Acceptance
1093SAT Avg
910Students
11:1Student:Faculty
51%Grad Rate
$70,484Earnings 10yr
$20,979Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Pacific Union College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate42.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1093

Reading & Writing
490605
Math
440585

ACT Score Range

Composite
2024

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

42.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1093

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,214
Room & Board$9,471
Books & Supplies$938
Total Cost of Attendance$47,244
Average Net Price$20,979
Median Debt at Graduation$27,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$292

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,903
$30–48K$15,897
$48–75K$18,211
$75–110K$20,495
$110K+$25,182

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,979

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (57)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
910
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
26%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 18%
Black 6%
Hispanic 30%
Asian 21%
Two+ 13%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate51.5%
Freshman Retention87.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$52,713
8 Years$61,312
10 Years$70,484

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$60,000
Men
$64,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#13
Washington Monthly
#35

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Varsity Sports — Pioneers

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

142Very High

Estimated from CA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

San Franciscopop. 870K
55 mi(95 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
390 mi(676 min)
Portlandpop. 650K
480 mi(832 min)

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