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Pacific University

Pacific

Forest Grove, Oregon 97116

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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

Campus Visits

3 upcoming visits · Next: Fri, Apr 10 · Campus Tour
92%Acceptance
1123SAT Avg
1,556Students
9:1Student:Faculty
65%Grad Rate
$60,583Earnings 10yr
$35,350Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Pacific University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1123

Reading & WritingMid: 600
500640
MathMid: 600
490600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1728

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

91.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1123

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$35,350

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

1900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,036

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (86)

Student Life

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
8 Years$54,158
10 Years$60,583

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$46,000
Men
$60,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#220
Forbes
#484
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#328

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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