Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR
Overview
Pacific University Offers Outstanding Liberal Arts Programs and Professional Opportunities
Pacific University is a private, fully accredited university with more than 65 undergraduate fields of study, as well as graduate and professional programs in the health professions, optometry, education, business, writing and social work. Pacific serves more than 3,800 students from all over the United States and abroad to its campuses in Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Eugene and Woodburn, Ore.
Students come to Pacific for a wide variety of programs, but they share a common Pacific University experience: small classes, a nurturing environment, and personal attention. Students learn from the university's full-time faculty members, who are devoted to teaching and to forming close mentoring relationships with their students. Recent graduates at the undergraduate and graduate level say that access to the high-quality faculty is a hallmark of the university.
Pacific University is known for its excellent liberal arts foundation, as well as the superior preparation its students receive to go on to careers and advanced study. In particular, the university is heralded for its graduate programs in health professions, as well as its undergraduate preparation for healthcare fields and medical school.
Pacific emphasizes the education benefits of research projects, internships, study abroad experiences, and service learning. As the first chartered university west of the Mississippi, Pacific University has a long history of excellence. Curriculum at every level emphasizes real-world experience, service learning, and preparation to contribute to a global community.
Pacific University's Prime Location: Close to the City and the Great Outdoors
Pacific University was founded in Forest Grove, Ore., and that's where most undergraduate students live and attend classes. The historic college town, population 25,000, is on the west side of the Portland Metro Area, about 25 miles from downtown Portland and just an hour from the Oregon Coast or from Mt. Hood.
Students living on campus reside in one of seven residence halls, including a brand new 200-bed building for freshmen and sophomores and an on-campus apartment complex for juniors and seniors. The residential nature of the campus creates a vibrant living environment, where students develop close, lifelong friendships.
There are more than 60 student interest groups on campus, including student media, academic societies, religious and political organizations, and service clubs. One of the largest student organizations, Na Haumana O Hawai`i, unites Pacific's significant population of students from Hawai`i and presents on an authentic lu`au each year. Pacific University also has an active Greek system.
Pacific is a member of the NCAA Division III Northwest Conference and offers varsity teams and junior varsity teams for men and women. Students also can take part in several intramural sports teams. The campus athletic center houses a gymnasium, fitness center, indoor field house featuring FieldTurf, handball/racquetball courts, wrestling room, and sports medicine training facility. The Lincoln Park Athletic Complex features the 1,100-covered-seat Hanson Stadium with a nine-lane, 400-meter track and the synthentic turf Ledbetter Field for football, soccer and lacrosse, as well as separate stadiums for baseball and softball.
Pacific also offers an outdoor recreation program for students, including training, equipment, and organized trips for snowboarding and skiing, rock climbing, camping, kayaking and much more.
In addition to its Forest Grove Campus, Pacific University operates campuses in Hillsboro, Eugene and Woodburn. Hillsboro is home to many health professions programs, as well as graduate programs in the College of Business. The Eugene Campus offers undergraduate and graduate teacher preparation programs, as well as a master of social work. Woodburn, Pacific's newest campus, offers undergraduate and graduate education programs in cooperation with local schools in that diverse and fast-growing community.
The university also has offices in Portland and in Honolulu, Hawai`i, as well as a variety of health clinics throughout the greater Portland area.
Location & Contact
Forest Grove, OR 97116-1797
United States
Asst VP Enrollment Mgmt Undergrad Adm
Email: admissions@pacificu.edu
Phone: 503-352-2218
Fax: 503-352-2975
Majors & Degrees
Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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Biochemistry |
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Bioinformatics |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting |
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Business Administration And Management, General |
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Finance, General |
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Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Broadcast Journalism |
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Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other |
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Journalism |
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Mass Communication/media Studies |
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Radio And Television |
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Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer Science |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Art Teacher Education |
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Education, General |
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Elementary Education And Teaching |
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Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching |
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Music Teacher Education |
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Secondary Education And Teaching |
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels |
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Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Engineering Science |
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
Telecommunications Technology/technician |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
Creative Writing |
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English Language And Literature, General |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Chinese Language And Literature |
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Comparative Literature |
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French Language And Literature |
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German Language And Literature |
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Japanese Language And Literature |
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Modern Languages |
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Spanish Language And Literature |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Athletic Training/trainer |
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Dental Hygiene/hygienist |
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Dental Services And Allied Professions, Other |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other |
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Health/health Care Administration/management |
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Music Therapy/therapist |
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Occupational Therapy/therapist |
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Ophthalmic And Optometric Support Services And Allied Professions, Other |
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Physician Assistant |
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Pre-dentistry Studies |
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Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies |
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Pre-veterinary Studies |
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Public Health, General |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
Humanities/humanistic Studies |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
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Sustainability Studies |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Science |
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Environmental Studies |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Exercise Science And Kinesiology |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy |
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Philosophy, Other |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemical Physics |
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Chemistry, General |
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Physical Sciences, General |
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Physics, General |
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Physics, Other |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General |
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Social Work |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General |
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Criminology |
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Economics, General |
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International Relations And Affairs |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Sociology And Anthropology |
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Sociology, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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Art/art Studies, General |
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Dance, General |
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Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other |
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Music Performance, General |
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Music, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Female Admissions
Male Admissions
Applying
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 3 One recommendation |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | August 25th | November 1st | |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
Transfer | August 15th | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 550 | 650 | ||
SAT Math | 540 | 660 | ||
ACT Composite | 18 | 27 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
Fees
Financial Aid
Student Body
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 16.06% |
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Black or African American | 2.32% |
White or Caucasian | 47.37% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.49% |
Asian | 12.27% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1.95% |
Two or more races | 12.88% |
Other | 5.49% |
Gender
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 56% |
Student Activities
Student Services
Student Organizations
Campus Security & Safety
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | Division 3 | No | |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Crew | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Football | Division 3 | No | |
Golf | Division 3 | No | |
Indoor Track | Division 3 | No | |
Lacrosse | No | No | No |
Racquetball | No | No | No |
Rowing | Division 3 | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | No | No |
Swimming And Diving | Division 3 | No | |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Wrestling | Division 3 | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Crew | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | Division 3 | No | |
Indoor Track | Division 3 | No | |
Lacrosse | Division 3 | No | |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Rowing | No | No | No |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | Division 3 | No | |
Swimming And Diving | Division 3 | No | |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Volleyball | Division 3 | No | |
Wrestling | Division 3 | No |
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