Pacific University
Pacific University is a private research university in Forest Grove, Oregon, enrolling about 1,516 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 89.56% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $60,583 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $56,374
- 2024 Average Net Price: $35,273 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 89.56% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,516 95.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 66.98%
- Average SAT Score: 1090
Pacific University: what the data shows
Common questions about Pacific University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Pacific University?
Pacific University is located in Forest Grove, OR (ZIP 97116).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Pacific University public or private?
Pacific University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Pacific University cost?
Published tuition: $56,374.
Average net price after aid: $35,273.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $23,318 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $23,607 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $29,844 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $34,369 |
| $110,001+ | $40,911 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $225,496.
How hard is it to get into Pacific University?
Admission rate: 89.56%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1090 and midpoint ACT 23.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Pacific University?
Total enrollment: 1,516 students.
About 95% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Pacific University?
150%-time completion rate: 66.98%.
First-year retention: 79.5%.
What do graduates of Pacific University earn?
Median earnings: $46,936 six years after entry; $60,583 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,223.
27.77% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Pacific University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (1,164 completions)
- CIP 422801 (95 completions)
- CIP 511701 (85 completions)
- CIP 512001 (80 completions)
- CIP 520201 (60 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (59 completions)
- CIP 510912 (55 completions)
- CIP 512308 (50 completions)
- CIP 310505 (46 completions)
- Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education (45 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Pacific University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 89.56%; completion rate 66.98%; median earnings $60,583 at 10 years; net price $35,273. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$56,374
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pacific University was $56,374.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$35,273
2024 Value
In 2024 Pacific University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,273.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$141,092 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$35,273 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$225,496 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Pacific University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.77% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
80.53% 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 University 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 University 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 | $37,024 | $37,024 | $27,742 |
| 2014 | $38,510 | $38,510 | $27,592 |
| 2015 | $39,858 | $39,858 | $29,422 |
| 2016 | $41,054 | $41,054 | $30,035 |
| 2017 | $42,594 | $42,594 | $29,902 |
| 2018 | $44,298 | $44,298 | $31,450 |
| 2019 | $46,402 | $46,402 | $29,498 |
| 2020 | $48,095 | $48,095 | $32,045 |
| 2021 | $50,070 | $50,070 | $34,063 |
| 2022 | $52,072 | $52,072 | $33,930 |
| 2023 | $54,466 | $54,466 | $35,350 |
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
89.56% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1090
ACT Average: 23
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
95.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Pacific University in 2024 is 1,516 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
79.5%
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
55.11% 100% Completion Time
66.98% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 55.11% of students graduating from Pacific University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Pacific University.
Return on Investment
$23,223 Median Student Debt
$60,583 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
38.33% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
329.39% Return on Investment
3.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Pacific University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 42.2801: 95 completions
CIP 51.1701: 85 completions
CIP 51.2001: 80 completions
CIP 52.0201: 60 completions
Health Professions and Related Programs: 59 completions
CIP 51.0912: 55 completions
CIP 51.2308: 50 completions
CIP 31.0505: 46 completions
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education: 45 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 1,164 completions
Most popular programs at Pacific University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Pacific University graduates.
About
Pacific University is a private non-profit institution located in Forest Grove, OR, offering 73 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,516 students. The admission rate is 89.56%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1090. The institution maintains a 66.98% graduation rate. Approximately 27.77% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 73 distinct degree programs, Pacific University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Pacific University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $56,374 and average net price is $35,273 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Pacific University?
The admission rate is 89.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Pacific University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Pacific University reports midpoint SAT about 1090 and midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of Pacific University earn?
Median earnings are $46,936 six years after entry and $60,583 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Pacific University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 67.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Pacific University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,223.
How big is Pacific University?
Total enrollment is about 1,516 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Pacific University public or private?
Pacific University is a private nonprofit institution located in Forest Grove, OR.
Is Pacific University an HBCU?
No. Pacific University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Pacific University a tribal college?
No. Pacific University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Pacific University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Pacific University does not meet that proxy (reported share 20.0%).
Is Pacific University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Pacific University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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.