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Pacific Union College is in a rural area, in Angwin, California. 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 science and nursing and emergency medicine.
Pacific Union College does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to the school in 2005, 40% were accepted. Pacific Union College attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Pacific Union College, in 2005, had 1,539 students (1,442 full-time equivalent).
Many students at the school are part-timers. Pacific Union College is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at Pacific Union College 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) 965-6311
Admissions Phone: (707) 965-6336
Financial Aid Phone: (707) 965-7200
http://www.puc.edu
Pacific Union College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 118 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 40 | early childhood education, education courses, teacher ed |
| Science | 36 | biology, chemistry, physical science courses |
| Business And Management | 36 | business |
| Liberal Arts | 23 | Spanish language, French language, social services, English, history |
| Therapy And Counseling | 16 | psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 13 | religion, theology |
| Media | 12 | communication studies |
| Design | 10 | graphic design, design and visual communication, interior design |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 10 | photography, cinematography |
| Family And Social Work | 8 | social work |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Transportation | 4 | aviation tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | engineering technician |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | health and physical education |
Number of programs and degrees for Pacific Union College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 241 | 30 |
| Associate's degree | 94 | 6 |
| Master's degree | 6 | 1 |
In 2005, Pacific Union College had a total enrollment of 1,539 students (1,442 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 85% |
| Part-Time | 15% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 17% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 67% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Oregon | 4% |
| Hawaii | 4% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
Pacific Union College offers campus housing for 1,112 of its 1,442 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Angwin, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,271 | 909 | 40% | 373 | 41% |
| Men | 931 | 412 | 44% | 177 | 43% |
| Women | 1,340 | 497 | 37% | 196 | 39% |
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 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (707) 965-6336
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,990 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,990 |
| Room and board | $ 5,430 |
| Room charge | $ 3,312 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,118 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,718 |
Financial Aid:
Pacific Union College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 125800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (707) 965-7200
Pacific Union College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 29 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 17 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 26 | $54,552 | 5 | $52,140 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 11 | $47,611 | 13 | $45,889 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 9 | $44,342 | 12 | $40,363 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $38,567 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 48 | $50,384 | 33 | $44,161 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Pacific Conference |
| Track | California Pacific Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Graphic Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences, Other
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | 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 campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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