PrivateSuburban

Pacific University

Pacific

Forest Grove, Oregon 97116

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Tight-knitSuburban

Known for health sciences

Pacific University is a private institution in Forest Grove with particular strength in health sciences and biology. With an average SAT of 1123, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

65% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,583 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $35,350.

Established

1849

Motto

Pro Christo et Regno Ejus

Mascot

Boxer

Type

Private university

Conference

baseball

Division

Division III

Plan Your Visit

92%Acceptance

1123SAT Avg

1,556Students

9:1Student:Faculty

65%Grad Rate

$60,583Earnings 10yr

$35,350Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1123

Reading & WritingMid: 600

500640

MathMid: 600

490600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23

1728

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$54,466

Room & Board$15,058

Books & Supplies$1,050

Total Cost of Attendance$69,330

Average Net Price$35,350

Median Debt at Graduation$23,223

Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$22,238

$30–48K$25,979

$48–75K$28,427

$75–110K$36,060

$110K+$40,153

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

19.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.8%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,036

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

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 (86)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

76%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

1,556

Gender Split

58% / 42%

Women / Men

First Generation

29%

Pell Grant Recipients

27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 44%

Black 2%

Hispanic 19%

Asian 14%

Two+ 13%

Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate64.8%

Freshman Retention76.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,936

10 Years$60,583

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News

#220

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vs 2024

Forbes

#484

—

vs 2024

Wall Street Journal

#29

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vs 2024

Washington Monthly

#328

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vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Wrestling programDivision ofWrestling teams

History & Fun Facts

•History Marsh Hall Tabitha Moffatt Brown immigrated to the Oregon Country over the new Applegate Trail in 1846.
•Clark started a school and orphanage in Forest Grove in 1847 to care for the orphans of Applegate Trail party.
•In March 1848, Tualatin Academy was established from the orphanage, with Clark donating 200 acres (80.
•Tualatin Academy was officially chartered by the territorial legislature on September 29, 1849.
•Clark was the first president of the board of trustees and later donated an additional 150 acres (60.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

113High

Estimated from OR state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Portlandpop. 650K

21 mi(36 min)

Seattlepop. 740K

149 mi(258 min)

San Franciscopop. 870K

536 mi(929 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PDX Portland OR25 mi

SEA Seattle-Tacoma139 mi

BOI Boise365 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2553 mi · ~73h 45m drive

New York, NY2460 mi · ~71h 4m drive

Hartford, CT2493 mi · ~72h 1m drive

Providence, RI2551 mi · ~73h 42m drive

Albany, NY2419 mi · ~69h 53m drive

Syracuse, NY2296 mi · ~66h 20m drive

Rochester, NY2224 mi · ~64h 15m drive

Buffalo, NY2171 mi · ~62h 43m drive

Philadelphia, PA2426 mi · ~70h 5m drive

Pittsburgh, PA2181 mi · ~63h drive

Harrisburg, PA2335 mi · ~67h 27m drive

Newark, NJ2451 mi · ~70h 48m drive

Washington, DC2368 mi · ~68h 25m drive

Baltimore, MD2377 mi · ~68h 40m drive

Atlanta, GA2189 mi · ~63h 14m drive

Charlotte, NC2306 mi · ~66h 37m drive

Raleigh, NC2393 mi · ~69h 8m drive

Miami, FL2725 mi · ~78h 43m drive

Orlando, FL2546 mi · ~73h 33m drive

Tampa, FL2521 mi · ~72h 50m drive

Nashville, TN1986 mi · ~57h 22m drive

New Orleans, LA2080 mi · ~60h 5m drive

Richmond, VA2392 mi · ~69h 6m drive

Chicago, IL1775 mi · ~51h 17m drive

Detroit, MI1985 mi · ~57h 21m drive

Minneapolis, MN1444 mi · ~41h 43m drive

St. Louis, MO1740 mi · ~50h 16m drive

Kansas City, MO1515 mi · ~43h 46m drive

Indianapolis, IN1902 mi · ~54h 57m drive

Columbus, OH2049 mi · ~59h 12m drive

Cleveland, OH2070 mi · ~59h 48m drive

Milwaukee, WI1736 mi · ~50h 9m drive

Dallas, TX1651 mi · ~47h 42m drive

Houston, TX1852 mi · ~53h 30m drive

Austin, TX1726 mi · ~49h 52m drive

San Antonio, TX1736 mi · ~50h 9m drive

Los Angeles, CA833 mi · ~24h 4m drive

San Francisco, CA536 mi · ~15h 29m drive

San Diego, CA940 mi · ~27h 9m drive

Seattle, WA149 mi · ~4h 18m drive

Portland, OR21 mi · ~36 min drive

Denver, CO1001 mi · ~28h 55m drive

Phoenix, AZ1019 mi · ~29h 26m drive

Salt Lake City, UT653 mi · ~18h 52m drive

Honolulu, HI2576 mi · ~74h 25m drive

Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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$100-180/night

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