Pacific University (Pacific)
Private nonprofit four-year university in Forest Grove, OR that costs an average of $35,520 a year after financial aid, admits 90% of applicants and graduates 71% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$35,520
Acceptance rate
90%
Graduation rate
71%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$67,497
Private nonprofitLarge suburb1,516 undergraduates
Cost of Pacific
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $74,844 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $58,348 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $16,272 |
| Books and supplies | $1,050 |
| Average net price after aid | $35,520 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $22,328 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $25,697 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $23,763 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $32,119 |
| $110,001+ | $43,253 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Pacific's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 90% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,090 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 480–630 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 420–610 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 18–29 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 71% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 79% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $53,988 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $67,497 |
| Rank in Oregon (earnings) | 7th of 22 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $23,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $261 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 34% |
| Students with federal loans | 82% |
Majors and programs at Pacific
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (56)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 61 | $87,037 | $20,000 |
| Computer Science | 14 | $77,549 | — |
| Education, Other | 32 | $52,526 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 65 | $45,800 | $23,794 |
| Education | 40 | $43,173 | $21,500 |
| Psychology | 59 | $40,731 | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 28 | $34,838 | — |
| Biology | 80 | $32,498 | $25,399 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 96 | $29,558 | $21,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 19 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Anthropology | 9 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 3 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 17 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | — | — |
| Criminology | 21 | — | — |
| Dance | 4 | — | — |
| Data Science | 6 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 8 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 3 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 | — | — |
| Economics | 3 | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 12 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 6 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 12 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 2 | — | — |
| History | 3 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Journalism | 4 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | — | — | — |
| Literature | 6 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 13 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Music | 12 | — | — |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | 13 | — | — |
| Outdoor Education | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | 15 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Physics | 12 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 12 | — | — |
| Public Health | 48 | — | $25,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 2 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 12 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 15 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 12 | — | — |
| Social Work | 12 | — | — |
| Sociology | 9 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 13 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 1 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 5 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (16)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 137 | $128,597 | $129,204 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 66 | $82,024 | $49,915 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 74 | $66,479 | $105,618 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 170 | $61,892 | $97,036 |
| Social Work | 66 | $60,073 | $51,250 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 27 | $60,029 | $37,992 |
| Education, Other | 1 | $55,495 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 98 | $54,438 | $37,852 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 3 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 4 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 5 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 63 | — | $53,175 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 1 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 1 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (8)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | $137,961 | $110,573 |
| Optometry | — | $125,292 | $245,638 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | $108,309 | $233,486 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $98,248 | $178,073 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 19 | $94,211 | $280,448 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $77,395 | $151,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 13 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 3 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (6)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 101 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 52 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 97 | — | — |
| Optometry | 176 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 157 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 180 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerontology | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Oregon
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willamette University | Salem | $25,908 | 77% | $62,275 |
| Linfield University | McMinnville | $24,882 | 85% | $81,101 |
| Reed College | Portland | $32,800 | 25% | $64,977 |
| Lewis & Clark College | Portland | $34,286 | 78% | $64,090 |
| George Fox University | Newberg | $31,648 | 94% | $62,873 |
| University of Portland | Portland | $28,803 | 89% | $85,634 |
| Corban University | Salem | $32,913 | 94% | $53,254 |
| Bushnell University | Eugene | $19,624 | 67% | $58,808 |
About Pacific
| Type | Private nonprofit four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Forest Grove, OR |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 1,516 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 10 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Website | pacificu.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is Pacific's acceptance rate?
Pacific University admits 90% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,090 on the SAT.
How much does Pacific cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $74,844 a year (tuition and fees: $58,348). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $35,520 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $22,328.
How much do Pacific graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $67,497 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 7th of 22 similar colleges in Oregon. The best-paid bachelor's program is dental support services and allied professions ($87,037 a year after graduation).
What is Pacific's graduation rate?
71% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 79% of first-year students return for a second year.