Pacific University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2149 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 597 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 542 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 9 of 1 | In Forest Grove |
| # 153 of 969 | For Optometry |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
90%
Enrollment
518
Average SAT
1,070
Average ACT
24
Avg. cost to attend
$35,235 /y
Aid receiving
99%
Undergraduates
1,589
Graduates
1,838
Male:Female Ratio
33:67
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Pacific University has an acceptance rate of 90% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Applicants | 2,988 | 1,319 | 1,603 |
| Admissions | 2,676 | 1,169 | 1,451 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 350 | 167 | 175 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 46% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 5% |
| â– Asian | 15% |
| â– Hispanic | 16% |
| â– Black or African American | 3% |
| â– Two or more races | 9% |
| â– Unknown | 4% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Pacific University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Pacific University majors
Pacific University has granted 377 bachelor's degrees across 48 programs, 358 master's across 16 programs, and 398 doctorate degrees across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pacific University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychology | - | 42 | 53 |
| Optometry | - | - | 85 |
| Pharmacy | - | - | 80 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 31 | 29 | - |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | - | - | 59 |
| Physician Assistant | - | 55 | - |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | - | - | 50 |
| Creative Writing | 11 | 34 | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 45 | - | - |
| Applied Psychology | - | 42 | - |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | - | 41 | - |
| Social Work | 6 | 32 | - |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | - | - | 37 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 34 | - | - |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | - | 33 | - |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 31 | - | - |
| Psychology, General | 27 | - | - |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | - | - | 26 |
| Education, Other | 19 | - | - |
| Public Health, General | 18 | - | - |
| Education, General | 17 | - | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | - | 15 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | - | 12 | - |
| Accounting | 10 | - | - |
| Computer Science | 10 | - | - |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | - | 9 | - |
| Criminology | 9 | - | - |
| Environmental Science | 9 | - | - |
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 8 | - | - |
| Chemistry, General | 7 | - | - |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | - | - | 7 |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 6 | - | - |
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | - | 6 | - |
| Sustainability Studies | 6 | - | - |
| Anthropology, General | 5 | - | - |
| Digital Arts | 5 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | 5 | - | - |
| Music Performance, General | 5 | - | - |
| Philosophy | 5 | - | - |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 4 | - | - |
| Sociology, General | 4 | - | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | - | 4 | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | - | - |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Other | 3 | - | - |
| Physics, Other | 3 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | - | - |
| Economics, General | 2 | - | - |
| Environmental Studies | 2 | - | - |
| General Literature | 2 | - | - |
| Graphic Design | 2 | - | - |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 2 | - | - |
| Music, General | 2 | - | - |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | - | 2 | - |
| Physics, General | 2 | - | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 2 | - | - |
| Sports Communication | 2 | - | - |
| Vision Science & Physiological Optics | - | 1 | 1 |
| Bioinformatics | 1 | - | - |
| Dance, General | 1 | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | - | - |
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 1 | - | - |
| History, General | 1 | - | - |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | - | - |
| Journalism | 1 | - | - |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | - | - |
| Philosophy, Other | 1 | - | - |
| Physical Sciences, General | 1 | - | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | - | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 377 | 358 | 398 |
Publications & Citations
Pacific University has published 3,168 scientific papers with 40,132 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Biology, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Psychiatry, Sociology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Medicine |
2,163
/ 28,088
|
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
1,868
/ 26,149
|
| Psychology |
1,655
/ 25,628
|
| Biology |
1,552
/ 22,043
|
| Computer Science |
1,359
/ 20,613
|
| Political Science |
1,193
/ 17,228
|
| Law |
1,117
/ 16,162
|
| Psychiatry |
1,005
/ 12,786
|
| Sociology |
891
/ 13,514
|
| Environmental Science |
871
/ 12,441
|
| Philosophy |
849
/ 13,064
|
| Engineering |
835
/ 10,219
|
| Chemistry |
829
/ 10,562
|
| Pathology |
761
/ 9,729
|
| Physics |
730
/ 10,116
|
| Neuroscience |
635
/ 10,074
|
| Biochemistry |
574
/ 8,030
|
| Surgery |
569
/ 6,869
|
| Nursing |
558
/ 6,372
|
| Genetics |
506
/ 7,050
|
| Mathematics |
504
/ 6,217
|
| Social Psychology |
470
/ 8,291
|
| Clinical Psychology |
467
/ 7,548
|
| Geography and Cartography |
464
/ 6,517
|
| Business |
455
/ 7,369
|
| Health Science |
435
/ 4,318
|
| Economics |
408
/ 7,618
|
| History |
403
/ 6,537
|
| Geology |
401
/ 5,969
|
| Physical Therapy |
376
/ 5,229
|
| Statistics |
373
/ 4,968
|
| Public Health |
351
/ 4,566
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
336
/ 5,311
|
| Archaeology |
334
/ 3,743
|
| Paleontology |
334
/ 4,166
|
| Optics |
331
/ 4,685
|
| Art & Design |
321
/ 5,006
|
| Linguistics |
321
/ 3,790
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
318
/ 4,989
|
| Child Psychology |
305
/ 5,175
|
Annual publication & citation counts
21 Notable alumni
1. Edward B. Watson
1844-1915 (aged 71)
lawyer
judge
Edward Byers Watson was an American jurist in the state of Oregon. He was the 12th chief justice of the Oregon Supreme Court. Watson served for four years on the state's highest court, and his brother served for two years on the court.
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2. Shirley Abbott
1924-2013 (aged 89)
diplomat
politician
optometrist
Shirley Levoy "S.L." Abbott was an American businessman, rancher, politician, and ambassador.
3. George H. Merryman
1878-1948 (aged 70)
politician
George Harris Merryman was a country doctor, businessman, and politician from the U.S. state of Oregon. A Republican, he served two non-consecutive terms in the Oregon House of Representatives. In between those terms, he was elected to the Oregon State Senate for one term. In both the house and senate, the districts he represented were large and rural. Merryman was...
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4. William G. Hare
1882-1971 (aged 89)
politician
William G. Hare was an American lawyer and politician in the state of Oregon. A native Oregonian, he grew up in the Hillsboro area where he later practiced law. A Republican, he served in both houses of the Oregon Legislature, as had his father William D. Hare. His brother Joseph was once the mayor of Hillsboro.
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All 21 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
Pac UPacific University OregonPacificPUPacificU
Founded
1849
Motto
Pro Christo et Regno EjusFor Christ and His Kingdom
Colors
red, black
Academic calendar
August to May (August - December; January-May)
Total staff
752
Classification
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Address
2043 College Way Forest Grove, Oregon, 97116 United States
City Population
26,000
Phone
8777228648
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