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Pacific University

Forest Grove, Oregon · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$46,936

Acceptance Rate

92%

Graduation Rate

66%

Annual Tuition

$54,466

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Pacific University earn a median of $60,583 ten years after entry — 12% above the national median. Acceptance rate 91.8%, average SAT score 1090, in-state tuition $54,466.

At a Glance

Total Students

1,556

Retention Rate

76%

Faculty Ratio

9

Financial Aid

81%

Median Debt

$23,223

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,090

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

480–630

SAT Math (middle 50%)

420–610

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

18–29

Institution Overview

Pacific University is a private, non-profit institution with 1,556 students. The university has a high acceptance rate of 91.8%. The graduation rate is 65.5%, and the retention rate is 76.3%. The median debt for graduates is $23,223, and 80.8% of students receive financial aid.

The in-state tuition at Pacific University is $54,466. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $38,293. Five years after graduation, the median earnings increase to $46,936, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $60,583.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$38k

1 YEAR

$47k

5 YEARS

$61k

10 YEARS

Top 44% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Pacific University alumni earn a median salary of $38,293. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $46,936. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $60,583. The median debt for graduates is $23,223.

Pacific University has a student body of 1,556 students, with an acceptance rate of 91.8%. The graduation rate is 65.5%, and the retention rate is 76.3%. The in-state tuition is $54,466, and 80.8% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Graduates 135 / yr
Median Salary $81,574

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

Graduates 101 / yr
Median Salary $95,669

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Graduates 94 / yr
Median Salary $73,463

Optometry

Graduates 91 / yr
Median Salary $107,293

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

Graduates 75 / yr
Median Salary $117,165

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 71 / yr
Median Salary $86,143

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Graduates 57 / yr
Median Salary $88,677

Biology, General

Graduates 56 / yr
Median Salary $34,612

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 55 / yr
Median Salary $49,375

Education, Other

Graduates 36 / yr
Median Salary $48,742

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Graduates 35 / yr
Median Salary $49,513

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Graduates 35 / yr
Median Salary $26,219

Health and Medical Administrative Services

Graduates 34 / yr
Median Salary $78,336

Social Work

Graduates 32 / yr
Median Salary $51,507

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

Graduates 30 / yr
Median Salary $76,060

Education, General

Graduates 30 / yr
Median Salary $34,067

Special Education and Teaching

Graduates 27 / yr
Median Salary $53,398

Psychology, General

Graduates 24 / yr
Median Salary $34,930

Public Health

Graduates 23 / yr
Median Salary $30,412

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $23,879

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Campus Location

Forest Grove, Oregon

Forest Grove, OR 97116

Pacific University is located in Forest Grove, Oregon. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pacific University has an acceptance rate of 91.8%.