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Pacific University Healthcare Programs

Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Forest Grove, OR. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Pacific University Rankings

Pacific University appears in the following rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1 of 5	State — Oregon
College Major Best Value	#1 of 1	State — Oregon
Overall Quality	#2 of 12	State — Oregon
Overall Quality	#2 of 5	State — Oregon
Overall Quality	#3 of 5	State — Oregon
Overall Quality	#4 of 7	State — Oregon
College Major Best Value	#4 of 4	State — Oregon
College Major Best Value	#4 of 4	Region — Far Western

Where Is Pacific University?

Contact information for Pacific University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116
Phone:	8777228648
Website:	www.pacificu.edu/
Admissions:	www.pacificu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions
Financial Aid:	www.pacificu.edu/financial-aid-scholarships

How Do I Get Into Pacific University?

You can apply to Pacific University online at: https://www.pacificu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/apply-now

Pacific University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Pacific University

These are the things Pacific University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Pacific University?

Pacific University admits 90%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

5% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Pacific University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 480 and 630. Math scores were between 420 and 610.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 900 to 1240. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Pacific University ranged between 18 and 29.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Pacific University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,319	1,169	89%
Women	1,603	1,451	90%

Can I Afford Pacific University?

The average net price after aid at Pacific University is $35,350. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$55,036
In-State Fees	$1,338
Out-of-State Tuition	$55,036
Out-of-State Fees	$1,338
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$56,374
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$56,374

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 25% of students at Pacific University receive some form of financial aid (399 students).

Nearly 91% of students at Pacific University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $34,437 per student.

28% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,436.

Student Loan Debt

81% of Pacific University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,788 per year.

Pacific University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,217 students enrolled at Pacific University. Pacific University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,556 undergraduate students at Pacific University, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Pacific University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	202
Black or African American	46
Hispanic	303
White	651
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	48
Two or More Races	213
Non-Resident	31

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Pacific University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Oregon	149
Hawaii	84
Washington	42
California	33
Nevada	9

Additionally, approximately 2.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Pacific University Graduate Student Diversity

1,866 of Pacific University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Pacific University, approximately 25% are male and 75% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Pacific University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	304
Black or African American	44
Hispanic	236
White	929
American Indian/Alaska Native	14
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	14
Two or More Races	91
Non-Resident	132

Online Learning at Pacific University

Pacific University provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

482 undergraduate students at Pacific University took at least one online class — of those, 63 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 503 students took at least one online class and 276 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Pacific University

The following healthcare majors are available at Pacific University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	8	—	—	95
Optometry	—	—	—	85
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration	—	2	—	82
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services	—	41	—	67
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	—	64	—	64
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	—	—	—	59
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	31	—	—	31
Public Health	19	—	—	19
Health and Medical Administrative Services	4	—	—	4
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions	3	—	—	3

Academic Programs at Pacific University

Pacific University offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Pacific University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.