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Overview |
Pacific | |||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | |||
| Setting | Large Suburban | |||
| Enrollment | 3,479 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #406 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | pacificu.edu | |||
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Costs |
Pacific | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,174 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,174 | |||
| Room & Board | $15,058 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $34,809 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,521 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% |
Admission |
Pacific | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 2,817 | |||
| Admitted | 2,585 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | |||
| Admissions Standards | Average | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2026 |
Academics |
Pacific | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | |||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 |
Diversity |
Pacific | |||
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| % Men | 13% | |||
| % Women | 41% | |||
| Racial Diversity | High | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 52% | |||
| % Black | 2% | |||
| % Hispanic | 13% | |||
| % Native American | 1% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | |||
| % International | 2% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 4% |
Students |
Pacific | |||
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| % In-State | 39% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | |||
Campus |
Pacific | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/