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Pacific University

Pacific University is a medium, private institution located in Forest Grove, or. Founded in 1849, Pacific University offers undergraduate degrees in 88 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 3
1,589 undergraduates
$54,466 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Pacific University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 89.6%
SAT score average 1090
ACT score average 20
Average high school GPA 3.71
Application fee $40
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Key deadlines

August
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Pacific University is known for one of its top majors: Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
Optometry
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Business Administration, Management and Operations

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $54,466
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,058
Books & supplies $1,050
Other expenses $1,800
Cost of attendance* $72,374
Average financial aid package $45,002
Estimated cost $27,372 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $54,466
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,058
Books & supplies $1,050
Other expenses $1,800
Cost of attendance* $72,374
Average financial aid package $45,002
Estimated cost $27,372 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Scholarships from Pacific University

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Pacific University Alumni Association Legacy Endowed Scholarship No essay Varies Apply Now
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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Pacific University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,589, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

3,427

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
46%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
16%
Asian %
15%
Native American %
2%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
9%
Unknown %
8%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Pacific University, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116
5033526151
https://www.pacificu.edu/
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Pacific University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Pacific University?

Pacific University is located in Forest Grove, or.

What is the acceptance rate at Pacific University? 

The acceptance rate for Pacific University is 90%.

What’s the average GPA for Pacific University?

The average high school GPA for Pacific University students was 3.71.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Pacific University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Pacific University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $289,496.

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