Pacific University
Pacific University was founded in 1849 with its historic campus in Forest Grove, and now includes campuses in Hillsboro, Portland and Eugene. 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. The Forest Grove campus focuses on liberal arts offerings, while a satellite campus in Eugene serves the needs of the College of Education. The Hillsboro 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 2009):
- Undergraduate students: 1,485
- Graduate students: 1,728
Student Profile:
- Male: 35%; Female: 65%
- Oregon students: 43%; Out of state: 52%; International: 5%
Number of majors: 36 undergraduate majors
Most popular majors:
- Business/Marketing
- Parks & Recreation
- Social Sciences
- Biology/Life Sciences
Undergraduate Tuition and Fees: $29,966
Room & board: $8,118
Alumni:
- Total Living: 18,201
- Where Alumni Reside (top three states) & Number:
- Oregon: 8,820
- Washington: 2,286
- California: 1,666
Financial Aid Data
- Students with demonstrated financial need: 74.7%
- Average financial aid package: $22,134
- Percent need met (need-based aid): 81.3%
Class Size
- Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1
- Fewer than 20 students: 67%
- Fewer than 50 students: 97%
Faculty
- Total faculty: 353
- Full-time faculty: 58%
- Full-time with Ph.D./terminal degree: 170
Athletics & Intramural Activities
- Athletic Division: NCAA Division III
- Students participating in sport activities and intramurals: 815 students
Co-curricular Activities
- Student clubs and organizations: 56
- Honor/ Academic Societies, including: several
International Experience:
- Students who study abroad: 173
- Top destinations:
- England
- Japan
- Spain
Top Graduate Schools Attended: N/A
