Pacific University

#3 in Oregon

4-years Private College In Forest Grove, OR

Pacific University (referred to as PU) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Forest Grove, OR. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Pacific University is $54,466. The school has a total enrollment of 3,559 and student to faculty ratio is 11.11% (9 to 1).The highest degree offered at Pacific University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers Master's, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$54,466 (2023)
Acceptance Rate92.28%
Student Population3,559
Test Scores1,175 (SAT) 22 (ACT)
Graduation Rate66%
Student to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
Pacific University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (9/1/1929 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Pacific University is $54,466 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Pacific University is $37,805 for academic year 2021-2022. Pacific University offers the alternative tuition plans. 91 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $30,892 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Pacific University is 92.28% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.44%. The average SAT score is 1,175 and the average ACT score is 22. Pacific University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 3,559 students are attending at Pacific University (1,639 undergraduate students). There are 281 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 162 part-time faculty working for Pacific University. The students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 672 (full-time) and 251 (part-time). The graduation rate at Pacific University is 66% and the retention rate is 77% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Pacific University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Pacific University offers study abroad, teacher certification program. On Pacific University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Pacific University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
Pacific University Mission Statement
A diverse and sustainable community dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship and practice, Pacific University inspires students to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world.