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Pacific University

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Forest Grove, OR

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Pacific University, in Forest Grove, OR, is a private small school, enrolling around 1,516 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 90% of applicants get in. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer Science, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $105,018/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate90%
SAT range900–1240
ACT range18–29
Undergrads1,516
Yield (admits who enroll)15%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$72,374
4-year grad rate66%
Median earnings, 10yr out$60,583

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans81%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out77%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$53,092/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$61,696/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$105,018/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$53,674/yr
Education, General$53,333/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$78,641/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services$76,880/yr
Public Health$55,116/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$47,202/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$56,053/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$62,484/yr
Social Sciences
Criminology$64,029/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,033
Typical room charge$7,932
Typical board charge$6,476

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Pacific University's acceptance rate?

Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR admits approximately 90% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Pacific University?

Admitted students at Pacific University typically score between 900–1240 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Pacific University?

Admitted students at Pacific University typically score between 18–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Pacific University cost?

Pacific University's total cost of attendance is reported at $72,374 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Pacific University?

Pacific University's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Pacific University require students to live on campus?

No -- Pacific University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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