Pacific Union College
Pacific Union College is a private research university in Angwin, California, enrolling about 805 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 47.30% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $70,484 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $37,173
- 2024 Average Net Price: $41,008 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 47.30% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 805 87.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 58.28%
- Average SAT Score: 1093
Pacific Union College: what the data shows
Common questions about Pacific Union College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Pacific Union College?
Pacific Union College is located in Angwin, CA (ZIP 94508-9707).
Is Pacific Union College public or private?
Pacific Union College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Pacific Union College cost?
Published tuition: $37,173.
Average net price after aid: $41,008.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $41,008 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $148,692.
How hard is it to get into Pacific Union College?
Admission rate: 47.30%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1093.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Pacific Union College?
Total enrollment: 805 students.
About 87% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Pacific Union College?
150%-time completion rate: 58.28%.
First-year retention: 88.6%.
What do graduates of Pacific Union College earn?
Median earnings: $52,713 six years after entry; $70,484 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,500.
34.00% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Pacific Union College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (280 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (169 completions)
- Business Administration, Management, & Operations (16 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (11 completions)
- CIP 510001 (10 completions)
- General Psychology (8 completions)
- CIP 510904 (8 completions)
- Social Work (6 completions)
- CIP 500602 (6 completions)
- Elementary Education & Teaching (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Pacific Union College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 47.30%; completion rate 58.28%; median earnings $70,484 at 10 years; net price $41,008. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$37,173
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pacific Union College was $37,173.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$41,008
2024 Value
In 2024 Pacific Union College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $41,008.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$164,032 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$41,008 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$148,692 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Pacific Union College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
34.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
58.17% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Pacific Union College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Pacific Union College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $27,480 | $27,480 | $22,788 |
| 2014 | $28,131 | $28,131 | $22,176 |
| 2015 | $29,064 | $29,064 | $22,661 |
| 2016 | $28,629 | $28,629 | $21,296 |
| 2017 | $29,469 | $29,469 | $20,995 |
| 2018 | $30,060 | $30,060 | $21,968 |
| 2019 | $30,813 | $30,813 | $21,835 |
| 2020 | $32,016 | $32,016 | $21,259 |
| 2021 | $32,103 | $32,103 | $21,770 |
| 2022 | $33,678 | $33,678 | $20,638 |
| 2023 | $35,214 | $35,214 | $20,979 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
47.30% Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1093
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
87.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Pacific Union College in 2024 is 805 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
88.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
26.56% 100% Completion Time
58.28% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 26.56% of students graduating from Pacific Union College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Pacific Union College.
Return on Investment
$27,500 Median Student Debt
$70,484 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
39.02% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
329.70% Return on Investment
3.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Pacific Union College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 169 completions
Business Administration, Management, & Operations: 16 completions
General Biological Sciences: 11 completions
CIP 51.0001: 10 completions
General Psychology: 8 completions
CIP 51.0904: 8 completions
Social Work: 6 completions
CIP 50.0602: 6 completions
Elementary Education & Teaching: 5 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 280 completions
Most popular programs at Pacific Union College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Pacific Union College graduates.
About
Pacific Union College is a private non-profit institution located in Angwin, CA, offering 30 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 805 students. It is selective, with an admission rate of 47.30%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1093. The institution maintains a 58.28% graduation rate. Approximately 34.00% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Angwin, CA 94508-9707
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Pacific Union College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Pacific Union College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $37,173 and average net price is $41,008 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Pacific Union College?
The admission rate is 47.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Pacific Union College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Pacific Union College reports midpoint SAT about 1093.
What do graduates of Pacific Union College earn?
Median earnings are $52,713 six years after entry and $70,484 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Pacific Union College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 58.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Pacific Union College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,500.
How big is Pacific Union College?
Total enrollment is about 805 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Pacific Union College public or private?
Pacific Union College is a private nonprofit institution located in Angwin, CA.
Is Pacific Union College an HBCU?
No. Pacific Union College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Pacific Union College a tribal college?
No. Pacific Union College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Pacific Union College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Pacific Union College reports 30.4% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Pacific Union College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Pacific Union College: Seventh Day Adventist.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.