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Pacific University Oregon
  • 4 Year
  • FOREST GROVE, OR
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Pacific University Oregon

#9 in Best Colleges in Oregon
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Value
      C+
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      B minus
    5. Athletics
      C+
    6. Party Scene
      C+
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      C+
    11. Student Life
      B minus
    12. Safety
      B+
    pacificu.edu
    2043 COLLEGE WAY
    FOREST GROVE, OR 97116
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    About Pacific U...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Northwest Conference

    From Pacific University Oregon

    Pacific University is a diverse learning community offering a unique combination of nationally recognized undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in the arts and sciences, education, business, optometry and the health professions.

    Pacific’s focus on teaching and learning in a close nurturing environment leads to genuine transformation in students’ lives.

    About one in four of our students — from freshmen to future doctors — are the first in their families to attend college. Each experience greater socioeconomic growth as a result of their educations, compared with peers at other colleges in the PNW.

    Our students mix their rigorous academic experiences with meaningful research, community engagement and life experiences, helping them become successful and active citizens and leaders.

    We put a premium on small classes and personal attention. We want our students to call Pacific “home” and with so many programs waiting for you - we cannot wait for you to join our Boxer Family!

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    Pacific University Oregon Rankings

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    89%
    SAT Range
    1050-1230
    ACT Range
    22-27
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $32,006 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $30,151 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    5:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Education
      50 Graduates
    • Biology
      46 Graduates
    • Psychology
      45 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      41 Graduates
    • Dental Hygiene
      31 Graduates
    • Business
      23 Graduates
    • Public Health
      16 Graduates
    • Environmental Science
      14 Graduates
    • Medical Technician
      13 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      12 Graduates
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    Find your healthcare career at Pacific U!

    academic spotlight

    The Advantage Scholar Program, unique to Pacific, provides specialized programming for students pursuing the health professions! Program benefits are hands-on learning and exposure to various healthcare careers, graduate school applications assistance and a guaranteed interview to Graduate Pacific U programs, including: Physician Assistant Physical Therapy Pharmacy Optometry, and more!

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    1
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    1
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      78%
    • On Campus
      17%
    • Online
      5%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,687 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    71
    Undergrads Over 25
    9%
    Pell Grant
    28%
    Varsity Athletes
    27%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    93%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $46,600 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    64%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%
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