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Pacific Union College, PUC, was originally established on April 11, 1882, as the Healdsburg Academy. In 1899, it became Healdsburg College, and was christened Pacific Union College in 1906. Founded by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, PUC is situated on a 200-acre campus in Angwin, California.
Pacific Union College offers a number of associate's and bachelor's degrees, as well as pre-professional programs. In addition, students can opt for the Master of Education degree. Courses are offered in the fields of aviation, communication, business administration, computer science, English, mathematics, modern languages, nursing, religion, and visual arts, among others.
The sports teams of PUC are known as the Pioneers. The men's teams participate in basketball, cross country, and soccer, while the women's teams play basketball, cross country, and volleyball. The athletics department competes in the California Pacific Conference as a division of the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics.
Pacific Union College is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Angwin, CA. The school has a Seventh Day Adventists religious affiliation. Pacific Union College is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
There are more programs of study at Pacific Union College than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include music, science, and nursing and emergency medicine.
Pacific Union College does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 450 to 550 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 430 and 560.
Some professors at Pacific Union College are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 1,363 students (1,315 full-time equivalent).
Many students at Pacific Union College are part-timers. The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at the school belong to the California Pacific Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Pacific Union College is a Seventh-day Adventist learning community offering an excellent Christ-centered education that prepares its students for productive lives of useful human service and uncompromising personal integrity."
More complete details are provided below.
Pacific Union College
One Angwin Ave
Angwin, CA 94508-9707
General Phone: (707) 965-6313
http://www.puc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 114 | registered nursing |
| Business and Management | 39 | business |
| Science | 37 | chemistry, biology, physical science courses, biophysics, physics |
| Liberal Arts | 29 | Spanish language, English, French language, history, political science, social services |
| Education and Teaching | 19 | early childhood education, teacher ed, education courses |
| Therapy and Counseling | 13 | psychology |
| Media | 12 | media studies, communication studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 8 | theology, religion |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | social work |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 6 | photography, cinematography |
| Design | 5 | graphic design |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Transportation | 3 | aviation tech |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 3 | health and physical education |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 1 | criminal justice and administration |
| Office and Administration | 1 | general office occupations |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for Pacific Union College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 211 | 31 |
| Associate's degree | 97 | 6 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Pacific Union College had a total enrollment of 1,363 students (1,315 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 41% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 23% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
Pacific Union College offers campus housing for 1,208 of its 1,315 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
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The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,566 | 1,195 | 76% | 250 | 21% |
| Men | 635 | 501 | 79% | 106 | 21% |
| Women | 931 | 694 | 75% | 144 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 62% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 37% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,695 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,695 |
| Room and board | $ 6,315 |
| Room charge | $ 3,765 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,550 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,460 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,051 |
Financial Aid:
Pacific Union College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 125800)
Pacific Union College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 26 | $61,560 | 7 | $59,411 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 14 | $54,400 | 8 | $54,047 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 8 | $49,944 | 22 | $48,934 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $43,332 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 50 | $57,181 | 40 | $51,370 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Pacific Conference |
| Track | California Pacific Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication and Media Studies, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pacific Union College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Seventh Day Adventists affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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