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Pacific University is a private, independent, liberal arts institution located in Forest Grove, Oregon, United States. It was established in 1849 as Tualatin Academy by the United Church of Christ (UCC). The university offers graduate programs in a wide variety of fields such as writing, education, optometry, and health professions. Pacific University is organized into the following academic divisions:
Pacific University sponsors more than 20 intercollegiate programs. The men’s and women’s sports teams compete in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, and soccer. Pacific University participates in the NCAA Division III program as a member of the Northwest Conference. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Boxers. The university also has a cheerleading team.
The campus of Pacific University is in Forest Grove, OR, which is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Pacific University include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in medicine, education and teaching, therapy and counseling, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission at Pacific University is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 640.
Pacific University maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, Pacific University had 2,977 students enrolled (2,264 full-time equivalent).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Pacific University values student athletics, and belongs to the Northwest Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Pacific University
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
General Phone: (877) 722-8648
http://www.pacificu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 210 | teacher ed, secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, education courses, teacher education |
| Therapy and Counseling | 183 | clinical psychology, physical therapy, counseling psychology, psychology |
| Medicine | 95 | optometry |
| Liberal Arts | 56 | creative writing, sociology, political science, English, history, Japanese language, Spanish language, economics, ... |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 56 | exercise science, occupational therapy |
| Medical Support and Technology | 47 | physician assistant, ophthalmic support services |
| Business and Management | 34 | business management |
| Science | 33 | biology, physics, chemistry, biochemistry |
| Media | 11 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 7 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Family and Social Work | 3 | social work |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Pacific University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 340 | 11 |
| Bachelor's degree | 236 | 30 |
| First-professional degree | 95 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 85 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Pacific University had a total enrollment of 2,977 students (2,264 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 41% |
| Graduate | 45% |
| First Professional | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 15% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 47% |
| Hawaii | 21% |
| Washington | 11% |
| California | 7% |
| Alaska | 3% |
| Montana | 3% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
Pacific University offers campus housing for 1,007 of its 2,264 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Forest Grove, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oregon Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,516 | 1,179 | 78% | 347 | 29% |
| Men | 539 | 405 | 75% | 118 | 29% |
| Women | 977 | 774 | 79% | 229 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 30 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 49% |
| 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 | $ 28,270 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,270 |
| Room and board | $ 7,482 |
| Room charge | $ 3,756 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,726 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Pacific University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 321200)
Pacific University 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 | 10 | $92,614 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $80,065 | 5 | $70,870 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 17 | $77,239 | 24 | $76,340 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 34 | $81,388 | 31 | $74,125 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $74,390 | 12 | $70,365 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $62,196 | 20 | $64,283 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $52,058 | 32 | $51,825 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $45,133 | 4 | $48,767 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 72 | $63,073 | 68 | $58,581 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Northwest Conference |
| Baseball | Northwest Conference |
| Track | Northwest Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Japanese Language and Literature
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Ophthalmic/Optometric Support Svcs and Allied Professions, Other
Physician Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pacific University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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