Pacific University, OR
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Pacific University Rankings
Affordability27
Selectivity43
Retention43
Graduation37
Earnings29
Diversity80
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Pacific University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences10%
Business, Management, Marketing13%
Communication, Journalism5%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education8%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs20%
History1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation3%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies11%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences4%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences7%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Pacific University
85%
Admission Rate
575
Median SAT Math
580
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)530–620
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)530–630
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Pacific University
$44K
In-State Tuition
$44K
Out-of-State Tuition
$57K
Average Total Cost
$31K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $23K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $23K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $27K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $33K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $36K | $21K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Pacific University
84%
Receive Federal Loans
$19K
Median Federal Debt
77%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 24% | 52% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 28% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $21K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $17K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $9K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 71% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 77% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 82% | 52% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 86% | 58% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Pacific University
78%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
7%
Withdrawal Rate
65%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 57% | 31% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 65% | 52% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 64% | 55% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 83% | 57% | 53% |
| Black | 50% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 64% | 52% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 47% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 68% | 45% | 44% |
| Other race | 35% | 42% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Pacific University
94%
Employment Rate
$33K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$48K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 83% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 80% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $33K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $48K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $58K | $60K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $33K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $31K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $47K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Pacific University
1,820
Undergraduates
67%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
2,044
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 62% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 38% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 11% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 4% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 50% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 5% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 17% | 35% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 18% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Pacific University, OR
Northwest College-Hillsboro
5 miles, E
Pioneer Pacific College
15 miles, E
Northwest College-Beaverton
15 miles, E
George Fox University
17 miles, SE