Warner Pacific University is a private university in Portland, Oregon, enrolling about 375 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 71.14% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $55,204 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $22,220
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $25,629 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 71.14% Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 375 93.3% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 49.18%
  • Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
  • First-Generation Students: 46.6%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 21.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 414
  • Applicants (IPEDS): 825
  • Room & Board: $14,604 annual estimate

Warner Pacific University: what the data shows

Common questions about Warner Pacific University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Warner Pacific University?

Warner Pacific University is located in Portland, OR (ZIP 97215).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Warner Pacific University public or private?

Warner Pacific University is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does Warner Pacific University cost?

Published tuition: $22,220.

Average net price after aid: $25,629.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$18,577
$30,001–$48,000$27,432
$48,001–$75,000$23,495
$75,001–$110,000$30,169
$110,001+$32,393

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $88,880.

How hard is it to get into Warner Pacific University?

Admission rate: 71.14%.

Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.

How big is Warner Pacific University?

Total enrollment: 375 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 414 students.

About 93% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Warner Pacific University?

150%-time completion rate: 49.18%.

First-year retention: 91.7%.

What do graduates of Warner Pacific University earn?

Median earnings: $45,660 six years after entry; $55,204 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.

47.86% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Warner Pacific University known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Warner Pacific University a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 71.14%; completion rate 49.18%; median earnings $55,204 at 10 years; net price $25,629. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$22,220
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Warner Pacific University was $22,220.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$25,629
2024 Value

In 2024 Warner Pacific University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,629.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$102,516 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$25,629 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$88,880 4-Year Tuition

$14,604 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$90 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$36,914 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$147,656 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Warner Pacific University.

Financial Aid by Income Level

47.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66.04% 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 Warner 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 Warner Pacific University in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$19,770$19,770$21,798
2014$20,300$20,300$21,717
2015$21,460$21,460$19,757
2016$23,370$23,370$22,787
2017$24,500$24,500$21,780
2018$18,660$18,660$24,566
2019$18,660$18,660$21,733
2020$19,860$19,860$19,900
2021$19,860$19,860$18,943
2022$20,240$20,240$23,982
2023$21,010$21,010$18,818

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.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

71.14% Acceptance Rate

825 Total Applicants

483 Students Admitted

26 First-Time Students Enrolled

5.38% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)

This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Warner Pacific University reported total enrollment of about 375 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (33.1%), Hispanic or Latino (31.5%), and Asian (12.0%). About 47.86% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

93.3% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Warner Pacific University in 2024 is 375 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 414 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

91.7%
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.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 33.1%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

24.59% 100% Completion Time

49.18% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 24.59% of students graduating from Warner Pacific University completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 33% male / 67% female
  • Business Administration and Management, General: 62% male / 38% female
  • Social Work: 30% male / 70% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Warner Pacific University.

Return on Investment

$25,000 Median Student Debt

$55,204 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

45.29% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

438.49% Return on Investment

4.5 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Warner Pacific University.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 19 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 57 completions

2. Business Administration and Management, General: 13 completions

3. Social Work: 10 completions

4. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 7 completions

5. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 7 completions

6. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 5 completions

7. Social Sciences, General: 4 completions

8. Elementary Education and Teaching: 3 completions

9. Psychology, General: 3 completions

Most popular programs at Warner Pacific University.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Warner Pacific University graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Warner Pacific University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,822
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,444

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Warner Pacific University is a private non-profit institution located in Portland, OR, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Social Work. Enrollment is approximately 375 students. Student body composition includes White (33.1%), Hispanic or Latino (31.5%), Asian (12.0%). The admission rate is 71.14%. The 150%-time completion rate is 49.18%. Approximately 47.86% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions

Location

Portland, OR 97215

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Warner Pacific University 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Warner Pacific University located?

Warner Pacific University is located in Portland, OR.

What is Warner Pacific University's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at Warner Pacific University is 71.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 825 applicants and 483 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.

How much does Warner Pacific University cost?

Reported tuition is $22,220 and average net price is $25,629 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,604 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Warner Pacific University?

Warner Pacific University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 414 students, White (33.1%), Hispanic or Latino (31.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Warner Pacific University?

About 46.6% of students at Warner Pacific University are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Warner Pacific University earn?

Median earnings are $45,660 six years after entry and $55,204 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Warner Pacific University?

The 150%-time completion rate is 49.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Warner Pacific University students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.

Is Warner Pacific University public or private?

Warner Pacific University is a private nonprofit institution located in Portland, OR.

Is Warner Pacific University an HBCU?

No. Warner Pacific University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Warner Pacific University a tribal college?

No. Warner Pacific University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Warner Pacific University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Warner Pacific University reports 31.5% Hispanic enrollment share.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Portland, Oregon city profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Oregon
  • 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.