Pacific University

Forest Grove, OR · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
90%
Average SAT
1,090
ACT midpoint
23
Enrollment
1,516
In-state tuition
$56,374
Out-of-state tuition
$56,374
Avg net price
$35,273
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 900 and 1240 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 23

Popular programs at Pacific University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Psychology, General.43
2Biology, General.42
3Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.42
4Business Administration, Management and Operations.40
5Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.33
6Education, General.26
7Education, Other.23
8Natural Resources Conservation and Research.22
9Social Work.15
10Health and Medical Administrative Services.14
11Public Health.13
12Computer Science.12
13Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.11
14Mathematics.10
15Chemistry.10
16History.9
17Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.8
18Political Science and Government.8
19Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions.8
20Criminology.7

Showing top 20 of 44 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Pacific University?

Pacific University has an acceptance rate of 90% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Pacific University?

Admitted students at Pacific University typically score between 900 and 1240 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Pacific University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Pacific University is approximately $35,273 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Pacific University?

4-year graduation rate data for Pacific University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.