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Pacific University
Forest Grove, ORPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 90% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Pacific University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Forest Grove, OR. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 90%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.5K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
90% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading480 - 630
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math420 - 610
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite18 - 29
1typical 50% range36
90%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences17% of degrees
Business & Marketing11% of degrees
Biological Sciences9% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $151,842
Earnings 5yr: $151,770
Debt: N/A
Optometry.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $136,799
Earnings 5yr: $123,079
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,605
Earnings 5yr: $130,192
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,345
Earnings 5yr: $103,552
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,018
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,070
Earnings 5yr: $85,880
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,098
Earnings 5yr: $93,653
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,510
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,383
Earnings 5yr: $84,261
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,207
Earnings 5yr: $84,863
Debt: N/A
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,641
Earnings 5yr: $86,554
Debt: $28,375
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,880
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,434
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,584
Earnings 5yr: $64,177
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,596
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,029
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,484
Earnings 5yr: $53,506
Debt: $27,000
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,047
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,696
Earnings 5yr: $61,140
Debt: $26,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,746
Earnings 5yr: $57,220
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,053
Earnings 5yr: $56,664
Debt: $26,848
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$35,273
In-State Tuition$56,374
Out-of-State Tuition$56,374
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
28%
Pell Grants
81%
Take Loans
77%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$46,936
+29% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$60,583
Completion Signals
67%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
79%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,036
Est. Monthly Payment
$184/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
44%
Men56%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
29%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$80,969
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