Pacific Admission Requirements

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Pacific Admission Overview

Pacific admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Pacific admitted 89.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.73 GPA (A-) and SAT 900-1240 / ACT 18-29. Pacific is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Pacific is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Pacific Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

89.6%

Admission Standards

Average

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The Pacific acceptance rate is 89.6%. Last year, 2,676 of 2,988 applicants were admitted. That is the 14th lowest acceptance rate in Oregon.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Pacific and can you get accepted?

Pacific is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Pacific University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.73. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Pacific GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.73

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.73

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Pacific typically have around a 3.73 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Pacific is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

29% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #5 in Oregon for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Pacific University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	28.93%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	31.18%	Avg
3.50 to 3.74	14.89%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	9.83%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	9.27%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	4.49%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	1.12%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Reach
less than 1.00	0.28%	Reach

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Pacific SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

900-1240

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 480
Math 420
Composite 900

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 630
Math 610
Composite 1240

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Pacific typically score around a 1070 SAT (middle 50% 900–1240) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 53rd percentile nationally. Pacific ranks #15 in the state of Oregon for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 900 to 1240

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Pacific is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1070 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Pacific University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1240+	Above 75th	>94%
1070 to 1240	Avg +	90%-94%
900 to 1070	Avg -	83%-90%
Below 900	Below mid-50	<83%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Pacific ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

18-29

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 16
Math 18
Composite 18

75th Percentile Scores

English 27
Math 26
Composite 29

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Pacific typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 18–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Pacific places #9 among colleges in Oregon for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 29

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Pacific without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Pacific University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
29+	Above 75th	>95%
23 to 29	Avg +	90%-95%
18 to 23	Avg -	83%-90%
Below 18	Below mid-50	<83%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Pacific University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,603	1,319	2,988
Accepted	1,451	1,169	2,676
Acceptance Rate	91%	89%	90%
Enrolled	176	167	351
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	12%	14%	13%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Pacific University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Pacific University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 25, 2027

Days left to Apply

359

Applicants have 359 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 25, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Pacific University is $40.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Pacific University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Pacific is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 89.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.73 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (900-1240); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025