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Pacific University

Forest Grove, OR·Private·~90% acceptance

Pacific University is a private university based in Forest Grove, OR. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 90% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $35,273 per year. About 66% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $60,583 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$35,273/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $72,374
Aid cuts ~$37,101/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.23–3.73
SAT (middle 50%)900–1240
ACT (middle 50%)18–29
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
66%
graduation rate
79%
freshman retention
$46,936
median earnings, 6yr
$60,583
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Pacific University's acceptance rate?
Pacific University admits about 90% of applicants.
How much does Pacific University cost?
At Pacific University, the average net price after aid is about $35,273 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $72,374 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Pacific University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 900–1240 on the SAT and 18–29 on the ACT.
What are Pacific University's application deadlines?
Pacific University's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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