Pacific University
Pacific University, founded in 1849 in what is now the City of Forest Grove, encompasses multiple campuses in Oregon and offers healthcare services throughout Portland and the metropolitan area.
With a rich liberal arts tradition in the College of Arts and Sciences and acclaimed colleges of Education, Health Professions and Optometry, Pacific University presents a distinctive combination of learning opportunities.
Students pursue bachelor’s degrees in more than 35 subjects, as well as graduate degrees in optometry and education, at the historic Forest Grove campus.
The College of Education also operates a campus in Eugene, and the College of Health Professions prepares healthcare professionals at its state-of-the art. The campus in downtown Hillsboro
The Health Professions Campus offers professional programs in dental health, healthcare administration, occupational and physical therapy, pharmacy, professional psychology, optometry and physician assistant studies.
Additional facilities in Portland support the academic and clinical programs of the College of Optometry and the School of Professional Psychology.
Pacific is committed to a tradition of service and support to the community, offering service learning, international education, internship, research opportunities and co-curricular activities to students and faculty.
Approximately 3,200 students enjoy a rigorous academic experience, professors who love to teach and a warm, welcoming atmosphere where their lives unfold.
Enrollment (Fall 2010):
- Undergraduate students: 1,644
- Graduate students: 1,724
Student Profile:
- Male: 33%; Female: 67%
- Oregon students: 43%; Out of state: 52%; International: 5%
Number of majors: 48 undergraduate majors; 13 graduate/professional programs
Most popular majors:
- Health Professions & Related Sciences
- Parks & Recreation
- Social Sciences
Undergraduate Tuition and Fees: $31,704
Room & board: $8,524
Alumni:
- Total Living: 21,000+
- Where Alumni Reside (top three states) & Number:
- Oregon: 9,182
- Washington: 2,400
- California: 1,704
Financial Aid Data
- Students with demonstrated financial need: 75.8%
- Average financial aid package: $23,485
- Percent need met (need-based aid): 83.2%
Class Size
- Student/Faculty Ratio: 11:1
- Fewer than 20 students: 65%
- Fewer than 50 students: 97%
Faculty
- Total faculty: 343
- Full-time faculty: 61%
- Full-time with Ph.D./terminal degree: 170
Athletics & Intramural Activities
- Athletic Division: NCAA Division III
- Students participating in sport activities and intramurals: 900 students
Co-curricular Activities
- Student clubs and organizations: 62
- Honor/ Academic Societies: Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, Psi Chi Psychology Club
International Experience:
- Students who study abroad: 31
- Top destinations:
- England
- Japan
- Spain
Top Graduate Schools Attended: N/A
