Pacific University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Forest Grove, Oregon with 1,516 undergraduates. It admits 90% of applicants, costs an average of $35,520 a year after grants and graduates 71% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Pacific University acceptance rate and admissions
Pacific University admitted 90% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 480 to 630, math 420 to 610). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Pacific University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $58,348 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $16,272 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $74,844 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $35,520 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $35,520 a year after grants and scholarships, $39,324 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Pacific University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Pacific University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 71% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $67,497 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $23,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 34% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Pacific University majors and what graduates earn
Pacific University awarded bachelor's degrees in 47 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer science ($105,018).
All 47 majors at Pacific University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Pacific University
23 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 23 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical and occupational therapy | Professional doctorate | 87 | n/a | n/a |
| Optometry | Professional doctorate | 85 | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 84 | $61,892 | $97,036 |
| Pharmacy | Professional doctorate | 80 | n/a | n/a |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 64 | $128,597 | $129,204 |
| Health professions, general | Professional doctorate | 59 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 49 | $54,438 | $37,852 |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Professional doctorate | 43 | n/a | n/a |
| Speech-language pathology | Master's | 41 | $66,479 | $105,618 |
| Business administration | Master's | 35 | $82,024 | $49,915 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | 34 | n/a | $53,175 |
| Social work | Master's | 32 | $60,073 | $51,250 |
| Speech-language pathology | Professional doctorate | 26 | n/a | n/a |
| Special education | Master's | 15 | $60,029 | $37,992 |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Doctoral | 10 | $94,211 | $280,448 |
| Education leadership | Doctoral | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Pharmacy | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Physiology | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Physiology | Doctoral | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Teaching English as a second language | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Education, Other | Master's | 0 | $55,495 | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,516 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 56% women, 44% men
- 10 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Pacific University?
Pacific University admitted 90% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Pacific University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $58,348. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $35,520 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Pacific University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 480 to 630 in reading and writing and 420 to 610 in math, and 18 to 29 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Pacific University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Pacific University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Pacific University?
71% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Pacific University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $67,497 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.