Warner Pacific University: Review & Facts

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

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Warner Pacific University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 445 students enrolled. This school was established in 1937 and is one of the 20 schools located in Portland, Oregon.

Warner Pacific University is affiliated with Church of God.

Academic Offerings

At Warner Pacific University you can earn your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
34
Warner Pacific University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 34 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Management, Business, Occupational Therapy, 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 rate of student retention at Warner Pacific University is high at 84% (well above Oregon average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
84%
Good
The graduation rate at Warner Pacific University is low - 40%. About 29% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Warner Pacific University is great -- 5:1. Read more details regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are high - about $19,300 annually. The additional fees at Warner Pacific University beyond tuition are around $1,000; which comes to a total of $20,300 a year.

Read the details about Warner 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
72%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 436 applications were submitted and 315 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

The school will consider accepting 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 Warner Pacific University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,700
Medium
Warner Pacific University offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Warner 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
B-
Dicey
Warner Pacific University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 200 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, approximately $4,700 a year.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at Warner 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 numbers, Warner Pacific University appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Warner Pacific University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Warner Pacific University
2219 SE 68th Ave
Portland, Oregon
97215, USA
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