PU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 89.56%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1130. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $56,374
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at PU:
- Total Enrollment: 3,427, including 339 online students
- 1,589 Undergraduate, 1,838 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 33% men, 67% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 67%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 79%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 96 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 4 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 30 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
PU Overview
Pacific University (PU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Forest Grove, OR. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The PU's tuition & fees is $56,374 for the academic year 2024-2025. 91% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $34,437.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,427 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
PU's acceptance rate is 89.56% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 13.12%. The median SAT score is 1130 and the ACT score is 20.
PU ranked 1st in Oregon Colleges rankings. Pacific University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Pacific University is $56,374. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $39,938.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $58,349 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $42,191.
| Undergraduate | $56,374 |
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| Graduate | $39,938 |
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| Undergraduate | $58,349 |
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| Graduate | $42,191 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Pacific University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at PU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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