Applying to Pacific University
The acceptance ratio at Pacific University was 87.00% - 2,524 students were applied and 2,196 were admitted to the school. Based on the rate, it is relatively easy (higher than national average) to get into PU. The yield, also know as enrollment rate, is 19% where 417 out of 2,196 admitted students were enrolled. The average SAT score is 1,160 and ACT score is 68 at PU. Below tables and charts analyze PU admission stats including test scores, admission requirements, and admission statistics.
PU Admissions
The application fee is $40 for applying undergraduate school and $39 for graduate school at Pacific University. Next table presents general admission information.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $39 |
| Admission Information | www.pacificu.edu/future-undergraduates/undergraduate-admissions |
| Online Application | www.pacificu.edu/future-undergraduates/undergraduate-admissions/apply-now |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
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Admission Statistics
For academic year 2019-20, the acceptance rate is 87.00% and yield is 18.99%. 1,034 men and 1,490 women applied to PU and 879 men and 1,296 women students were accepted. Among them, 158 men and 259 women were enrolled into the school (Fall 2019).
Following table and chart show the admission statistics including number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield (also known as enrollment rate).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 2,524 | 1,034 | 1,490 |
| Admitted | 2,196 | 879 | 1,296 |
| Enrolled | 417 | 158 | 259 |
| Acceptance Ratio | 87.00% | 85.01% | 86.98% |
| Yield | 18.99% | 17.97% | 19.98% |
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
For academic year 2019-2020, 297 students (71% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 196 students (47%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees. For score submitters, SAT 75th percentile score of Evidence-Based Reading/Writing is 630 and 25th percentile is 540. The SAT Math score is 630 (75th) and 520 (25th). The submitted ACT score is 77 (75th percentile) and 77 (25th percentile). .
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT English | 19 | 25 |
The submitted SAT and ACT scores of admitted students at Pacific University are similar to the average score when comparing similar colleges (SAT: 1,115, ACT: 65 - Private (not-for-profit) Master's College and University (larger programs)).
Application Requirements
PU requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program and Recommendations to its applicants.The school recommends to submit High School GPA and High School Rank. Next table summarizes Pacific University application requirements.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and required years of subject, see PU online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Recommended |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
