Pacific Union College

Pacific Union College is a private, religous school located in the rural setting of Angwin, CA, less than an hour from San Francisco Bay Area.

Founded in 1882, Pacific Union College currently enrolls around 909 students a year, including 906 undergrads. The institution runs on a quarter academic calendar.

Admissions Facts About Pacific Union College

Acceptance rate: 53%

Early Decision or Early Action: No/Yes

2022 Regular Decision Notification Date:

Pacific Union College Acceptance Rate

Admission to Pacific Union College is moderately difficult. Pacific Union College accepts around 53 percent of applicants each year.

In 2021, 0 applicants were waitlisted and 0 waitlisted students got accepted.

Is Pacific Union College a good school?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Retention and graduation rates

About 80 percent of students who start at Pacific Union College return for their second year of college.

Pacific Union College's six-year graduation for undergrads is 57 percent. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61 percent for public schools and 67 percent for private.

Job outcomes and student debt

Job placement and student debt statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Based on this information, how does Pacific Union College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So the real question to ask yourself: is Pacific Union College a good school for YOU?

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