At a glance
Average net price
$35,273
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
67.0%
Admission rate
90%
Undergrad size
1,516
In-state tuition
$56,374
Out-of-state tuition
$56,374
Cost of attendance
$72,374
Median earnings (10y)
$60,583
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,090
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 79.5%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (25%), stem (20%), health (17%).
- STEM20%
- Health17%
- Business11%
- Humanities & arts15%
- Social sciences25%
- Trades & services12%
- Health professions17.0%~257 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Parks & recreation12.5%~189 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business10.9%~165 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education9.8%~149 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~141 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology7.2%~109 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~105 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences6.4%~97 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English3.5%~52 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~52 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~44 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science2.6%~40 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics1.3%~20 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication0.8%~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.3%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 181 | — | — |
| Optometry. | First professional | 176 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 173 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 168 | $43,418 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 137 | $113,746 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | First professional | 112 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 92 | $44,884 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 88 | $26,792 | $26,021 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 87 | $25,366 | $26,848 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 74 | $36,734 | $26,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 72 | $25,601 | $27,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | First professional | 71 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 63 | $55,338 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 63 | $69,477 | $28,375 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 58 | $45,877 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master's | 52 | $38,959 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | First professional | 51 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 49 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 48 | — | $27,000 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 42 | $31,273 | $26,277 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | — |
| Education, Other. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 26 | $48,860 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | $24,434 |
| Education, Other. | Master's | 21 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | $22,750 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | 19 | $66,614 | — |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Gerontology. | Graduate certificate | 11 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 10 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Pacific University
Pacific University is a mid-sized institution located in Forest Grove, Oregon, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,516 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Parks & recreation, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Pacific University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $35,273 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $56,374 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $72,374 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 67.0%, a above-average completion outcome. 79.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $60,583 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Pacific University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Parks & recreation, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (25% of credentials), stem (20% of credentials), health (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Pacific University accepts 90% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,090. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Forest Grove, Oregon (suburb), Pacific University draws students from across Oregon and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Pacific University
Q.How much does Pacific University cost?
The average net price at Pacific University is $35,273 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $72,374.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Pacific University?
Pacific University has a 6-year graduation rate of 67.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Pacific University?
Pacific University admits 90% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Pacific University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Pacific University graduate earns $60,583 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Pacific University?
Published tuition is $56,374 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Pacific University located?
Pacific University is located in Forest Grove, Oregon (ZIP 97116).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Pacific University at their official website.