# Pacific University (PU)

Private nonprofit college in Forest Grove, OR. IPEDS ID 209612.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/pacific-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/pacific-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 90% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $35,273 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 67%; beats 56% of OR colleges and 73% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $60,583; beats 55% of OR colleges and 71% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $17,036

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $23,318 |
| 30-48k | $23,607 |
| 48-75k | $29,844 |
| 75-110k | $34,369 |
| 110k+ | $40,911 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.19 years on average (53% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $60,583 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $23,318 | $97,702 | 4.1 years |
| 30-48k | $23,607 | $98,913 | 4.1 years |
| 48-75k | $29,844 | $125,046 | 5.2 years |
| 75-110k | $34,369 | $144,006 | 6.0 years |
| 110k+ | $40,911 | $171,417 | 7.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $72,374
- Tuition and fees: $56,374
- Housing and meals: $15,058; books: $1,050

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 480–630; SAT math: 420–610; ACT: 18–29 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 2,817 applicants, 2,585 admitted, 400 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 90%, ACT 18–29 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 92%, ACT 17–28 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (56 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | not reported | $105,018 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $76,060 | $78,641 | $28,375 |
| Health Administration | not reported | $76,880 | $24,434 |
| Criminology | not reported | $64,029 | not reported |
| Psychology | $34,930 | $62,484 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $44,435 | $61,696 | $26,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $26,219 | $56,053 | $26,848 |
| Public Health | $30,412 | $55,116 | $26,277 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | $53,674 | not reported |
| Education | $34,067 | $53,333 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $34,612 | $53,092 | $26,021 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | $47,202 | not reported |
| Communications | $23,879 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Literature | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physiology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sustainability Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | $22,750 |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Work | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology and Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $103,470 (Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA), $101,840 (OR), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Biology → Biological technician: median wage $57,200 (Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA), $52,190 (OR), $57,510 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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