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Pacific University Teaching Programs

Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Forest Grove, OR. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Pacific University Rankings

Pacific University has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#6 of 59	State — Oregon
Overall Quality	#65 of 667	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#290 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Pacific University?

Contact details for Pacific University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116
Phone:	8777228648
Website:	www.pacificu.edu/
Admissions:	www.pacificu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions
Financial Aid:	www.pacificu.edu/financial-aid-scholarships

How Do I Get Into Pacific University?

You can apply to Pacific University online at: https://www.pacificu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/apply-now

Pacific University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Pacific University

This is what Pacific University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Pacific University?

Pacific University maintains an acceptance rate of 90%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

5% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Pacific University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 480 and 630. Math scores were between 420 and 610.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 900 to 1240. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Pacific University ranged between 18 and 29.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Pacific University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,319	1,169	89%
Women	1,603	1,451	90%

Can I Afford Pacific University?

The average net price after aid at Pacific University is $35,350. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$55,036
In-State Fees	$1,338
Out-of-State Tuition	$55,036
Out-of-State Fees	$1,338
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$56,374
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$56,374

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 25% of students at Pacific University receive some form of financial aid (399 students).

Approximately 91% of students at Pacific University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $34,437 per student.

28% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,436.

Student Loan Debt

81% of Pacific University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,788 per year.

Pacific University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,217 students enrolled at Pacific University. Pacific University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,556 undergraduate students at Pacific University, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Pacific University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	202
Black or African American	46
Hispanic	303
White	651
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	48
Two or More Races	213
Non-Resident	31

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Pacific University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Oregon	149
Hawaii	84
Washington	42
California	33
Nevada	9

Additionally, approximately 2.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Pacific University Graduate Student Diversity

1,866 of Pacific University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Pacific University, approximately 25% are male and 75% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Pacific University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	304
Black or African American	44
Hispanic	236
White	929
American Indian/Alaska Native	14
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	14
Two or More Races	91
Non-Resident	132

Online Learning at Pacific University

Pacific University provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

482 undergraduate students at Pacific University took at least one online class — of those, 63 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 503 students took at least one online class and 276 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Pacific University

These teaching programs are offered at Pacific University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	—	49	—	49
Education, Other	19	—	—	19
Education, General	18	—	—	18
Special Education and Teaching	—	15	—	15
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	—	7	7
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	1	1	—	2

Academic Programs at Pacific University

Pacific University offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Pacific University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.