Pacific University

Overview of Pacific University

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Pacific University has no affiliation to a church—it is totally secular. If you have to put in hours for an employer, you’ll be able to take distance education undergraduate and graduate degree programs. However, evening classes aren’t offered at Pacific University, so that route is not one you can take.

If you pass AP exams, you can request AP credits, which put you ahead of your fellow students in credits earned. You may also choose to take part in a dual enrollment program—this is a program allowing you to enroll in college at the same time you’re in high school—where you’ll earn both high school and college credits which, again, will put you ahead of your fellow students.

Top Rankings For Pacific University

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Admissions

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Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

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When you and your parents discuss the cost of your schooling at Pacific University, you’ll want to consider not just the tuition, but the eventual cost for all categories of you budget. That is, your tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, and other expenses like driving or entertainment. That total comes up to an average of $62,157.

The cost of attendance with financial aid (called the average net price) averaged out to $29,432 during a recent school year. Each family pays a net price by income because that is how financial aid is applied.

Many freshmen students (421) applied for financial aid and 99% of those students (415) received grants or scholarships averaging $30,058. About 98% (412) of those students also received an average of $28,121 in institutional grants and scholarships.

Sticker Price

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Academics

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As an incoming freshman, you’ll be happy to know that the student-to-faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This means you can see your professors quickly if you are having problems with your classes and those classes will likely not be overflowing. The undergraduate student population is 1,894 and the graduate population 2,044. You’ll get the extra assistance you need as long as you need it.

The retention rate describes how many freshmen return to Pacific University after their freshman year. This rate is 78%, which is a little higher than average. The 4-year graduation rate is 61%, which is not as high as the 6-year graduation rate at 69%. Students may decide to stay in school for two more years so their final grades are higher, or it may take longer to complete your courses if you attend part-time or change majors in the middle of your schooling.

The available degree programs, from undergraduate up to doctoral degrees include: biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing and related support services; communication, journalism and related programs; computer and information sciences and support services; education; English language and literature/letters; health professions and related programs; parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies; physical sciences; psychology; public administration and social service professions; social sciences; and visual and performing arts.

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Outcome & Salary

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When you graduate from Pacific University, you can expect to earn a decent annual salary. You’ll easily earn enough in 10 years to surpass the net price of your cost of education. Your early-career salary should average around $52,000, your average salary may hit $77,545, and your mid-career salary average should be around $99,000.

The 4-year net cost of your education should be around $117,728. A graduate’s 10-year salary earnings potential is $775,450, their 20-year salary earnings potential rises to $2,540,900. After subtracting the cost of education, the 10-year projected return on investment (ROI) is $657,722 and the 20-year projected ROI is $2,423,172. That’s pretty good!

High school graduates earn a national average salary of $38,792. Their 10-year projected income averages $387,920 and their 20-year projected income is $775,840.

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