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The campus of Pacific University is in Forest Grove, Oregon, which is a large suburb. Its United Church of Christ nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Pacific University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
Pacific University is known for its programs in medicine, education and teaching, therapy and counseling, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 510 and 620. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
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 2005, Pacific University had 2,563 students enrolled (2,390 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Pacific University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school 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: 5033521111N/A
Admissions Phone: 5033522218N/A
Financial Aid Phone: 5033522871N/A
http://www.pacificu.edu
Pacific University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 270 | teacher ed, education courses, elementary school teaching, teacher education, secondary teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 158 | clinical psychology, physical therapy, psychology, counseling psychology |
| Medicine | 88 | optometry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 51 | exercise science, occupational therapy |
| Liberal Arts | 45 | Spanish language, sociology, English, history, political science, French language, economics, creative writing, ... |
| Science | 44 | vision science, biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, atomic physics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 38 | physician assistant |
| Business And Management | 34 | business management |
| Media | 17 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 11 | environmental science |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer science |
| Family And Social Work | 6 | social work |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 5 | cinematography |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Pacific University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 362 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 275 | 34 |
| First-professional degree | 88 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 65 | 2 |
In 2005, Pacific University had a total enrollment of 2,563 students (2,390 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 43% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| First Professional | 26% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 45% |
| Hawaii | 23% |
| Washington | 9% |
| California | 4% |
| Idaho | 4% |
| Alaska | 3% |
| Montana | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Wyoming | 2% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
Pacific University offers campus housing for 1,348 of its 2,390 (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.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,401 | 1,224 | 87% | 399 | 33% |
| Men | 446 | 383 | 86% | 150 | 39% |
| Women | 955 | 841 | 88% | 249 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 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 | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 29% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: 5033522218N/A
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,490 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,490 |
| Room and board | $ 6,052 |
| Room charge | $ 2,928 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,016 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,468 |
Financial Aid:
Pacific University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 321200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: 5033522871N/A
Pacific University has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 9 | $82,666 | 3 | $90,720 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 10 | $74,067 | 5 | $64,348 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 9 | $67,218 | 11 | $59,190 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 29 | $73,463 | 21 | $63,249 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $69,091 | 15 | $64,143 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $65,646 | 17 | $52,621 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $48,117 | 23 | $47,316 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $36,123 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 64 | $61,466 | 59 | $52,364 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
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
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Japanese Language and Literature
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Physician Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Atomic/Molecular Physics
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Vision Science/Physiological Optics
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
United Church of Christ affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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