Resources › For Students and Parents Pacific University Admissions SAT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, Graduation Rate & More Share Flipboard Email Print Marsh Hall at Pacific University. Tom Brandt / Flickr / CC BY 2.0 For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Extracurricular Activities Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. our editorial process Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter Allen Grove Updated November 02, 2017 Pacific University Admissions Overview: Pacific University has an acceptance rate of 79%, making it largely accessible to those who apply. Prospective students will need to submit an application (the school accepts the Common Application), official high school transcripts, and scores from either the SAT or the ACT. If you have any questions about applying or the admissions process, feel free to get in touch with a member of the admissions office; there is also helpful information on the school's website. Admissions Data (2016): Pacific University Acceptance Rate: 79%GPA, SAT and ACT Graph for Pacific University AdmissionsTest Scores -- 25th / 75th PercentileSAT Critical Reading: 500 / 620SAT Math: 510 / 610SAT Writing: - / -What these SAT numbers meanCompare SAT scores for Oregon collegesACT Composite: 22 / 27ACT English: 21 / 27ACT Math: 21 / 27What these ACT numbers meanCompare ACT scores for Oregon colleges Pacific University Description: Founded in 1849 as a school for orphans from the Oregon Trail, Pacific University has undergone significant changes in its long history. Today Pacific has a liberal arts undergraduate college and professional graduate programs in education and health. The attractive 55-acre campus is located in Forest Grove, Oregon, about 25 miles west of Portland. Outdoor lovers will find hiking, skiing, camping, biking, kayaking and canoeing opportunities in the surrounding area. Students come from 30 states and 28 foreign countries. Undergraduates can choose from 36 fields of study with exercise science and dental hygiene being among the most popular. Academics at Pacific are supported by a 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 19. Social life is active with over 60 clubs including fraternities and sororities. In athletics, the Pacific University Boxer's compete in the NCAA Division III Northwest Conference for 21 sports. Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 3,909 (1,930 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 41% Male / 59% Female96% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $41,054Books: $1,050 (why so much?)Room and Board: $11,822Other Expenses: $1,680Total Cost: $55,606 Pacific University Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 98%Loans: 92%Average Amount of AidGrants: $23,906Loans: $8,437 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Biology, Business Administration, Dental Hygiene, Education, Exercise Science, Psychology Graduation and Retention Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 82%4-Year Graduation Rate: 48%6-Year Graduation Rate: 58% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Football, Tennis, Wrestling, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Basketball, BaseballWomen's Sports: Wrestling, Tennis, Softball, Rowing, Lacrosse, Soccer, Basketball Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like Pacific University, You May Also Like These Schools: University of Oregon: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphOregon State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of Portland: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphLewis & Clark College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphPortland State University: ProfileLinfield College: ProfileWillamette University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of Puget Sound: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of the Pacific: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphSouthern Oregon University: ProfileWestern Oregon University: Profile Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Grove, Allen. "Pacific University Admissions." ThoughtCo, Oct. 29, 2020, thoughtco.com/pacific-university-admissions-787872. Grove, Allen. (2020, October 29). Pacific University Admissions. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/pacific-university-admissions-787872 Grove, Allen. "Pacific University Admissions." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/pacific-university-admissions-787872 (accessed February 25, 2021). copy citation