Pacific University

www.pacificu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$53,174

4.5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$34,809

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

91.8%

2,817 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,479

89.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

64.8%

274 Graduates

About

Pacific University is a higher education institution located in Washington County, OR. In 2023, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Pacific University were Optometry (91 degrees awarded), Pharmacy (77 degrees), and Clinical Psychology (58 degrees).

In 2023, 1,187 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pacific University. 74.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (584 degrees), 4.26 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (137 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pacific University is $53,174, which is $28,599 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pacific University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,100 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Pacific University is $53,174, which is $28,599 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $34,809.

In 2023, 89% of undergraduate students attending Pacific University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$53,174

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Pacific University was $53,174. The cost of tuition at Pacific University is $28,599 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pacific University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$34,809

2023 Value

3.99%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Pacific University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,809. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Pacific University grew by 3.99%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pacific University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,107

Room and Board

$1,050

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pacific University was of $12,107 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.83% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,050. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pacific University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Pacific University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.2% with respect to 2022, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pacific University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pacific University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1100 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Pacific University received 2,817 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 2.1% annual growth. Out of those 2,817 applicants, 2,585 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91.8% acceptance rate.

There were 3,479 students enrolled at Pacific University in 2023. 8% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Pacific University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

91.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,585

Accepted Out of 2,817

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pacific University was 91.8% (2,585 admissions from 2,817 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 92.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 2.1%, while admissions grew by 1.53%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Pacific University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

8% of enrolled first-time students at Pacific University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Pacific University had a total enrollment of 3,479 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Pacific University is 3,124 students and the part-time enrollment is 355. This means that 89.8% of students enrolled at Pacific University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pacific University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.7% White, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Asian, 8.8% Two or More Races, 1.98% Black or African American, 1.7% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.517% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Pacific University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.5%), followed by White Male (17.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.9%), followed by Asian Female (12.7%) and White Male (12.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pacific University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,479 students. The full-time enrollment at Pacific University is 3,124 and the part-time enrollment is 355. This means that 89.8% of students enrolled at Pacific University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pacific University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pacific University was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Pacific University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pacific University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,658 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
528 enrolled students
Asian
513 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pacific University is 47.7% White, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Asian, 8.8% Two or More Races, 1.98% Black or African American, 1.7% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.517% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 180 students (5.17%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 571 more women than men received degrees from Pacific University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pacific University is white (584 degrees awarded). There were 4.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (137 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Pacific University is Optometry (91 degrees awarded), followed by Pharmacy (77 degrees) and Clinical Psychology (58 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pacific University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (182 degrees awarded), English (36 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (45 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pacific University are Registered nurses (1,536,982 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (278,773 people), Other managers (270,853 people), Medical & health services managers (212,187 people), and Postsecondary teachers (197,080 people).

The most specialized majors at Pacific University in 2023 are Psychology (182 degrees awarded), English (36 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (45 degrees), Health (516 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (17 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pacific University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Pacific University are Psychology (182 degrees awarded), English (36 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (45 degrees), Health (516 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (17 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pacific University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,406,164 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,824,984 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (630,223 people), Outpatient care centers (467,866 people), and Offices of physicians (288,746 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pacific University.

Most Common (2023)

General Biological Sciences
46 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
43 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
34 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pacific University was General Biological Sciences with 46 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Pacific University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

308

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

879

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 308 degrees were awarded to men at Pacific University, which is 0.35 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (879).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pacific University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Pacific University in Optometry, which is 0.492 times less than the 61 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 96 degrees were awarded to men at Pacific University in Clinical Psychology, which is 4.57 times more than the 21 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

64%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 64% of students graduating from Pacific University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (84.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Pacific University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (84.8% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.65% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
584 degrees awarded
Asian
137 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
121 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pacific University is white (584 degrees awarded). There were 4.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (137 degrees).

16.3% of degree recipients (193 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
428 degrees awarded
White Male
156 degrees awarded
Asian Female
107 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pacific University is white female (428 degrees awarded). There were 2.74 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (156 degrees).

Operations

Pacific University has an endowment valued at nearly $59.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.25M (8.83%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Pacific University had a total salary expenditure of 131M. Pacific University employs 104 Assistant professors, 85 Professors and 68 Associate professors. Most academics at Pacific University are Female Assistant professor (75), Male Professor (47), and Female Professor (38).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pacific University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 132 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 67 employees, and Management with 62 employees.

Endowment

$59.5M

2023 Endowment

4.09%

growth from 2022

Pacific University has an endowment valued at about $59.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Pacific University grew 4.09% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.75M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Pacific University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$65.6M

2023 Salaries

3.98%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Pacific University paid a median of $65.6M in salaries, which represents 50.1% of their overall expenditure ($131M) and a 3.98% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.26% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.39% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$22.8M

Instructional Salaries

261

Number of Employees

In 2023, Pacific University paid a total of $22.8M to 261 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

104 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

132 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pacific University were Assistant professor with 104 employees, Professor with 85 employees, and Associate professor with 68 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pacific University were Office and Administrative Support with 132 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 67 employees, and Management with 62 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pacific University was Female Assistant professor with 75 employees, Male Professor with 47 employees, and Female Professor with 38 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pacific University.

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