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Pacific Union College

Pacific Union College

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.

Overview of Pacific Union College

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.

Areas of Study

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 Selectivity

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.

Faculty

Some professors at Pacific Union College are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Body

The school, in 2007-2008, had 1,363 students (1,315 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

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.

Contacting Pacific Union College

Pacific Union College
One Angwin Ave
Angwin, CA 94508-9707
General Phone: (707) 965-6313
http://www.puc.edu

Pacific Union College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing and Emergency Medicine114registered nursing
Business and Management39business
Science37chemistry, biology, physical science courses, biophysics, physics
Liberal Arts29Spanish language, English, French language, history, political science, social services
Education and Teaching19early childhood education, teacher ed, education courses
Therapy and Counseling13psychology
Media12media studies, communication studies
Religion and Philosophy8theology, religion
Family and Social Work8social work
Photography and Commercial Art6photography, cinematography
Design5graphic design
Music5music
Fine Arts4fine arts
Transportation3aviation tech
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy3health and physical education
Mathematics2mathematics
Security and Law Enforcement1criminal justice and administration
Office and Administration1general office occupations
Computer Science and Engineering1computer science

Number of programs and degrees for Pacific Union College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree21131
Associate's degree976
Master's degree21

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Pacific Union College had a total enrollment of 1,363 students (1,315 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men42%
Women58%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate99%
Graduate1%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White41%
Black3%
Hispanic13%
Asian23%
American Indian1%
Unknown12%
(Foreign Students)7%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1935%
20-2134%
22-2417%
25-295%
30-342%
35-391%
40-492%
50-641%

Pacific Union College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time69 %

Pacific Union College Room and Board (2007)

Pacific Union College offers campus housing for 1,208 of its 1,315 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Pacific Union College Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,5661,19576%25021%
Men63550179%10621%
Women93169475%14421%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal450550
SAT Math430560
SAT Writing450550
ACT Verbal1523
ACT Math1622
ACT Composite1624

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencerecommended
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)recommended
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT62%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT37%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Pacific Union College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

Pacific Union College has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year26$61,5607$59,411
Associate professorcalendar year14$54,4008$54,047
Assistant professorcalendar year8$49,94422$48,934
Instructorcalendar year1*3$43,332
No academic rankcalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year50$57,18140$51,370

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Pacific Union College Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballCalifornia Pacific Conference
TrackCalifornia Pacific Conference

Pacific Union College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science

DESIGN
Graphic Design

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

MUSIC
Music, General

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

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Pacific Union College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Pacific Union College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Pacific Union College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Pacific Union College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 6%Pacific Union College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in science
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Pacific Union College % of degrees in science
% of degrees in music
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Pacific Union College % of degrees in music
Minority % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Pacific Union College Minority % of student body
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Pacific Union College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Pacific Union College % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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