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PACIFIC UNIVERSITY (Pacific)

  • 2043 College Way
  • Forest Grove, OR 97116
  • OPEID College Code: 00321200
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  • General Phone: (877) 722-8648
  • President: Dr. Lesley Hallick
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Professional
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 3,198
  • College Alias: Pacific, PU
  • College Mascot: Boxers
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Pacific University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
Accreditation
  • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Doctoral/Research Universities
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Doctoral, Professional Dominant
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Majority Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Pacific University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $34.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants5891,0381,627
Number Granted Admission (%)460 (78%)815 (79%)1,275 (78%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)129 (28%)204 (25%)333 (26%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam29689%
ACT ® Exam16449%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading500600
SAT ® Math510620
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2127
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving70%21%13%97%
Avg Amount Receiving$7,744$4,243$2,466$13,137
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.7%0.8%0.5%
Number in Default1585
Number in Repayment880907861
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$29,966$28,270$26,470
In-State Tuition and Fees$29,966$28,270$26,470
Out of State Tuition and Fees$29,966$28,270$26,470
Books and Supplies$950$950$900
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$8,118$7,482$7,170
Other Expenses$1,560$1,500$1,714
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$40,594$38,202$36,254
In-State$40,594$38,202$36,254
Out of State$40,594$38,202$36,254
Off Campus
In-District$30,916$29,220$27,370
In-State$30,916$29,220$27,370
Out of State$30,916$29,220$27,370
Off Campus with Family
In-District$30,916$29,220$27,370
In-State$30,916$29,220$27,370
Out of State$30,916$29,220$27,370
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree1--
Bioinformatics Degree1--
Biology Degree24--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration Degree26--
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree19--
Communication and Journalism, Other Degree8--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree4--
 
Education
Education, Other Degree2327-
Elementary Education Degree-55-
Secondary Education Degree-74-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other Degree-18-
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Degree-70-
 
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing Degree729-
English Language and Literature Degree15--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree1--
German Language and Literature Degree1--
Japanese Language and Literature Degree1--
Spanish Language and Literature Degree5--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other Degree28--
Health Services Degree1--
Occupational Therapy Degree122-
Ophthalmic, Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Other Degree15--
Optometry Degree--93
Pharmacy Degree--65
Physical Therapy Degree--50
Physician Assistant Degree-44-
 
History
History Degree9--
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences Degree1--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Humanistic Studies Degree1--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree9--
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science Degree4--
Environmental Studies Degree7--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree---
 
Physical Sciences
Chemical Physics Degree1--
Chemistry Degree3--
Physics Degree2--
 
Psychology
Clinical Psychology Degree-3931
Counseling Psychology Degree-40-
Psychology Degree16--
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Work Degree6--
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree34--
 
Social Sciences
Economics Degree1--
International Relations and Affairs Degree5--
Political Science Degree10--
Sociology Degree10--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama Degree---
Music Degree2--
Art Studies Degree7--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 3,198
    • Undergraduate: 1,474 Graduate: 1,724
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,047 Female: 2,151
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 521 Female: 953
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 526 Female: 1,198
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,905 Part-Time: 293
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,390 Part-Time: 84
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,515 Part-Time: 209
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien90.3%
American Indian280.9%
Black441%
Asian58118%
Hispanic1294%
White2,03664%
Unknown37112%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18461%
Ages 18-1957218%
Ages 20-2158518%
Ages 22-2466121%
Ages 25-2973523%
Ages 30-342648%
Ages 35-391354%
Ages 40-491214%
Ages 50-65752%
Age Over 6540.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees747529218
Faculty Status347227120
Tenured Faculty1141086
Graduate Assistants6-6
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service350212138
Primarily Instruction343208135
Primarily Research743
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial59581
Other Professionals1429943
Technical and/or Paraprofessional19616036
Clerical And Secretarial1128725
Skilled Crafts13103
Service and/or Maintenance43412
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$61,199 (138)$63,026 (73)$59,148 (65)
Professor$74,697 (38)$76,658 (24)$71,336 (14)
Associate Professor$61,952 (43)$62,096 (24)$61,771 (19)
Assistant Professor$51,997 (51)$51,690 (22)$52,229 (29)
Instructor$48,541 (6)$44,550 (3)$52,531 (3)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$80,487 (70)$83,656 (36)$77,131 (34)
Professor$92,276 (11)$93,772 (10)$77,313 (1)
Associate Professor$75,527 (11)$77,518 (6)$73,137 (5)
Assistant Professor$80,547 (45)$82,256 (18)$79,408 (27)
Instructor$54,543 (3)$64,096 (2)$35,438 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$62,766 (208)$64,817 (109)$60,508 (99)
Professor$74,877 (49)$76,677 (34)$70,797 (15)
Associate Professor$61,920 (54)$62,362 (30)$61,369 (24)
Assistant Professor$58,516 (96)$58,715 (40)$58,373 (56)
Instructor$47,236 (9)$47,707 (5)$46,647 (4)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes319157162
Unduplicated Athletes307152155
Baseball3131-
Basketball261412
Golf1697
Lacrosse21-21
Soccer542628
Softball18-18
Swimming23914
Tennis241014
Track and Field, Outdoor462620
Track and Field, X-Country18117
Volleyball18-18
Wrestling24213
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$26,542$29,373
Assistant Coaches-$4,889$4,631
 
Coaches
All Coaches532528
Baseball55-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches44-
Basketball532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Lacrosse2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Soccer523
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches312
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, Outdoor844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Track and Field, X-Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Wrestling523
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches312
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 76%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students59%
 
By Gender
Male55%
Female63%
 
By Race
Black50%
Asian68%
Hispanic54%
White58%
Unknown54%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less52%
5 Years58%
6 Years59%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape21
Burglary-1
On Campus
Forcible Rape32
Burglary-2
Vehicle Theft13
Arson-2
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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