Pacific Union College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Pacific Union College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 870 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1882 and is the only school located in Angwin, California.

Pacific Union College is affiliated with Seventh Day Adventists.

Academic Offerings

At Pacific Union College you can earn your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
58
Pacific Union College follows a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 58 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Medical, Business, and Social Work. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Pacific Union College is fair at 75% (close to California average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Fair
The graduation rate at Pacific Union College is low - 49%.

Student to faculty ratio at Pacific Union College is pretty good -- 13:1. Learn more details regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high - around $32,700 a year. The additional fees at Pacific Union College (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $1,100, which comes to $33,800 annually.

Read the details about Pacific Union College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
48%
Doable
According to government data, 1,364 applications were submitted and 661 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to get accepted at this school.

This school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Pacific Union College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,300
Medium
Pacific Union College provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Pacific Union College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Pacific Union College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,200 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable: about $5,300 per academic year.

Based on the college crime data, Pacific Union College appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Pacific Union College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Pacific Union College
One Angwin Ave
Angwin, California
94508-9707, USA
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