Pacific University Admission
Application Fee
$40
Graduate Application Fee
$36
Acceptance Rate
92.01%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
15.01%
Freshmen Enrollment
393
SAT Scores
1,110
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 2,759 students have applied and 2,546 students have allowed to admit to Pacific University (Acceptance rate: 92.28%). PU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 15.44 % where 393 students have finally enrolled out of 2,546 admitted students.
PU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oregon. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as George Fox University and University of Western States, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 96.01%).
PU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oregon. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 17.00%).
How to Apply to Pacific University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply PU. PU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at PU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Pacific University is 1,110 and the average ACT score is 23. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Pacific University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,180). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific University | 1,110 | 23 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,180 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oregon | 1,191 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Pacific University, 32 students submitted SAT scores (8% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,110 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oregon. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 515 | 600 | 690 |
| Mathematics | 495 | 575 | 660 |
| Total | 1,010 | 1,175 | 1,350 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Pacific University, 27 students submitted ACT scores (7% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 23 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oregon. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 22 | 26 |
| English | 19 | 21 | 24 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 21 | 25 |
PU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Pacific University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |