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Pacific Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 65%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Pacific are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 48% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.

Racial demographics of Pacific University students
Race Percent of Students
White
52%
Black
2%
Hispanic
13%
Asian
12%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
3%
Two or more races
12%
International
2%
Race Unknown
4%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 44%

There are 103% more female students than male students enrolled at Pacific University with a gender ratio of 67% women to 33% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Pacific has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Pacific University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
33%
Women
67%
Enrollment by gender for Pacific University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,131
Women
2,296

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Medium

Geographic Diversity Index: 58%

Pacific draws 42 percent of students from Oregon, 56 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Oregon, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Pacific University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
42%
Out of State
56%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$64,591 per year

31% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

3,427
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 8.4%
Part-time undergraduates 1.1%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=209612.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026