Pacific University

Pacific is on a 60-acre campus in the small town setting of Forest Grove, Oregon, not far from Portland.

Pacific Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for Pacific students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? Pacific has not reported any data on the presence of fraternities or sororities.

Does Pacific Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Pacific.

Pacific offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus through sophomore year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Pacific students live on campus. In 2022, 56% of undergrads at Pacific lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 44% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Pacific. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Pacific offers coed housing.

Pacific Athletics

At Pacific there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Pacific:

Is Pacific Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Pacific University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Pacific campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Pacific offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Pacific

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Pacific, take Highway 26 to Forest Grove, OR. If you need to fly, book your flight to Portland International airport.

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Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Pacific's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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