Pacific University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Bad

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Pacific University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,560 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1849 and is the only college located in Forest Grove, Oregon.

Academic Offerings

At Pacific University you can earn your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
84
Pacific University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 84 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Psychology, Education, Medical Assistant, and Pharmacy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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

Pacific University student retention rate is fair at 77% (close to Oregon average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
77%
Fair
The graduation rate at Pacific University is average: 64%.

Student to faculty ratio at Pacific University is good -- 9:1. Find out more information regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high, $50,900 a year. The additional fees at Pacific University beyond tuition are roughly $1,200, which makes it a total of $52,100 a year.

Read the details about Pacific University 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
92%
Easy
According to recent data, 2,759 applications were submitted and 2,546 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

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

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,900
High
Pacific University offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Pacific University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Pacific University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,100 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high: about $7,900 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Pacific University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

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

Pacific University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Pacific University
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, Oregon
97116, USA
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