Pacific University

Pacific University Overview

Pacific University is a private, nonprofit school in a small town setting in Forest Grove, Oregon. Pacific was founded in 1849 and the school now enrolls around 3,751 students per year, including 1,741 undergraduate students. Pacific ensures on-campus housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

📆 Mark your calendar! August 25, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should find out if they have been admitted by November 1.

Student Involvement at Pacific

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Pacific's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Pacific students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Planning to play sports? Pacific has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Pacific on the Student Life page.

Is Pacific a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" can mean different things for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a better idea of what Pacific offers and if the college seems like a good choice for you.

Pacific Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Pacific. The acceptance rate at Pacific is 91%. Last year, 2,266 students applied to Pacific and 2,063 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Pacific

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Pacific, around 80% return for their sophomore year. Around 70% of students who started at Pacific earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Pacific Graduates

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

Check with Pacific directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Pacific

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Pacific meets 84.9% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $46,826 a year.

Graduates in the class of 2022 had an average of $34,922 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Pacific.

Based on this information, is Pacific the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Pacific a good school for you?

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Where is Pacific?

Pacific is located in the small town setting of Forest Grove, Oregon, in the suburbs of Portland.

If you are interested in seeing Pacific for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 26 to Forest Grove, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Portland International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Pacific and Forest Grove are like without leaving home.

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