2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$33,523
Net Price
91%
Admitted
18%
Enrolled
71%
Graduation Rate
10/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Pacific University
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 3,751. In 2021, there were 361 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #11 in Oregon and ranks #703 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
361
Total Enrollment
3,751
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Ranking for Pacific University
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Oregon Rank
Combining ranking factors for 18 schools that offer psychology degrees in Oregon, Pacific University ranks #11.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Pacific University ranks #703.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Pacific University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Applied Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology and Social Work. At the doctorate level Clinical Psychology and Counseling and Applied Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PhD |
| Applied Psychology | – | 35 | – |
| Clinical Psychology | – | 50 | 59 |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 85 | 59 |
| General Psychology | 43 | – | – |
| Social Work | 7 | 23 | – |
| Total Graduates | 50 | 193 | 118 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 2,266 students applied to the Pacific University. The university admitted 91% and 18% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Oregon universities is 6,196. On average, all Oregon institutions admit 80% and 21% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Pacific University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 80%. Compared to all Oregon four or more years colleges, the percentage is 71%.
The overall graduation rate for Pacific University is 71%, compared to 63% for all Oregon universities.
Compare PU to Oregon Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Pacific University to the average of all Oregon four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
PU
2,266
Applicants
91%
Percent Admitted
18%
Percent Enrolled
80%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
71%
Graduation Rate
OR Colleges
6,196
Applicants
80%
Percent Admitted
21%
Percent Enrolled
71%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
63%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 287 or 63% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 170 or 37% part-time faculty members employed at Pacific University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 280 or 61%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
PU
10 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
63%
Percent Full-Time
37%
Percent Part-Time
61%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
OR Colleges
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
47%
Percent Full-Time
53%
Percent Part-Time
45%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Pacific University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $48,928, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,050.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $35,909 and the average cost for graduate fees is $260.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Pacific University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Pacific University | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $13,892 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $1,800 |
| Total Living Expenses | $15,692 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $48,928 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,050 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $65,670 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $35,909 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $260 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $36,169 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Pacific University is $33,523. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Pacific University to all Oregon universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
PU
$65,670
Cost to Attend
$29,034
Average Financial Aid
100%
Percent Receiving Aid
$33,523
Net Price
OR Colleges
$37,304
Cost to Attend
$14,708
Average Financial Aid
92%
Percent Receiving Aid
$20,719
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 347 or 100%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,667 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $29,034.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 1,667 | $29,034 |
| Pell Grants | 481 | $4,916 |
| Federal Student Loans | 1,478 | $6,895 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Pacific University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
PU
1,667
Grant or Scholarship Aid
46%
Grants or Scholarships
481
Number of Pell Grants
13%
Pell Grants
1,478
Federal Student Loans
41%
Federal Student Loans
OR Colleges
2,785
Grant or Scholarship Aid
48%
Grants or Scholarships
1,315
Number of Pell Grants
23%
Pell Grants
1,738
Federal Student Loans
30%
Federal Student Loans
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