- Overview太平洋大学
Pacific University, in Forest Grove, Oregon, Offers Outstanding Liberal Arts Programs and Numerous Opportunities
Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon, is a private, fully accredited four-year liberal arts university encompassing the undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences and nine graduate programs. Its 3,000 students hail from all over the United States and twenty-eight countries and are taught by the university's full-time faculty members.
The College of Arts and Sciences at Pacific University is recognized for its outstanding programs in the natural sciences, education, business, psychology, world languages, and humanities, as well as the superior preparation its students receive for the health professions and medical school. The core curriculum in the College of Arts and Sciences emphasizes writing, reasoning, and communication skills, with attention given to cross-cultural education and work in the natural sciences and the fine arts.
All freshmen participate in a semester-long first-year seminar program designed to introduce students to college-level writing and research expectations. In addition to placing an emphasis on research projects, internships, study abroad, and service, Pacific also offers a Senior Capstone Project-a year-long research project designed and implemented by the students, culminating in a presentation to the university community.
Pacific University in Forest Grove offers forty-two study-abroad programs in twelve countries, and has an agreement with the Oregon University System that gives Pacific students additional study-abroad sites. The university also provides many opportunities for service, both on campus and within the broader community, related to Pacific's undergraduate courses and clubs and organizations.
Pacific University's Location in Forest Grove, Oregon, Fosters a Satisfying Campus Life for its Students
Pacific University's College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, and College of Optometry are located in Forest Grove (population 20,000), about 35 minutes from downtown Portland, Oregon.
Students living on campus reside in one of five residence halls or the Vandervelden Apartments. The University Center houses the dining commons, a new lounge, the student government offices, computer lab facilities, the campus radio station, and the newspaper office. The Pacific Undergraduate Community Council (PUCC) funds more than sixty student interest groups. In addition, Pacific Outback provides outdoor activities to students and trips to Portland-area events. Pacific University also has an active Greek system.
Pacific is a member of the NCAA Division III Northwest Conference, and offers twenty varsity sports for men and women. Athletes train and compete in two facilities. One, the Pacific Athletic Center houses a gymnasium, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a field house, handball/racquetball courts, a dance studio, a wrestling room, and a sports medicine training facility. The other, the Lincoln Park Athletic Complex, features a 1,100-seat stadium with a nine-lane, 400-meter track; a FieldTurf soccer and lacrosse field; a Bond baseball field; a varsity softball field; and other park amenities.
In addition to the Forest Grove campus, Pacific University has a campus in Eugene, Oregon, serving the needs of the College of Education. The university also operates facilities in Portland that support the College of Optometry and the School of Professional Psychology. The Pacific University Health Professions Campus is located in Hillsboro.
- At a Glance
School Type
Independent, Coed
Setting
Small-town 60-acre campus with easy access to Portland
Degrees Offered
Bachelor's and Master's
Comprehensive Costs
$40,228 includes full-time tuition ($31,704) and room and board ($8524). Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course load
(Cost includes full-time tuition plus additional fees such as room and board and mandatory fees)
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult , 78% of applicants were admitted
Application Deadlines
Rolling (transfers)
- Admissions
Freshman
Admission: 1,516 applied; 1,179 admitted; 345 enrolled Average high school GPA: 3.61
Test Scores
· SAT critical reading scores over 500 71%
· SAT math scores over 500 74%
· ACT scores over 18 96%
· SAT critical reading scores over 600 25%
· SAT math scores over 600 25%
· ACT scores over 24 54%
· SAT critical reading scores over 700 4%
· SAT math scores over 700 2%
· ACT scores over 30 6%
Applying
Options: electronic application, deferred entrance
Application fee: $40
Required: essay or personal statement, high school transcript, minimum 3.0 GPA, 1 letter of recommendation
Recommended: interview
Application deadline: rolling (transfers)
Notification: continuous (freshmen), continuous (transfers)
- Cost and Financial Aid
Costs (2010-11)
Comprehensive Costs: $40,228 includes full-time tuition ($31,704) and room and board ($8524). Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course load
Room and board: Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility
Payment plans: Installment, deferred payment
Waivers: Employees or children of employees
Financial Aid
Of all full-time matriculated undergraduates who enrolled in 2009, 1,243 applied for aid, 1,113 were judged to have need, 263 had their need fully met. 753 Federal Work-Study jobs (averaging $1951). 140 state and other part-time jobs (averaging $993)
In 2009, 257 non-need-based awards were made
Average percent of need met: 83%
Average financial aid package: $26,485
Average need-based loan: $4448
Average need-based gift aid: $14,309
Average non-need-based aid: $10,908
Average indebtedness upon graduation: $27,770
- Majors and Degrees
Degrees Offered
Bachelor's and Master's
Majors
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
Accounting; Business Administration and Management; Finance; Marketing/Marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs
Broadcast Journalism; Journalism; Mass Communication/Media; Radio and Television; Telecommunications
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
Computer Science
Education
Art Teacher Education; Education; Elementary Education; Kindergarten/Preschool Education; Music Teacher Education; Secondary Education
English Language And Literature/Letters
Creative Writing; English; Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
Chinese; French; German; Japanese; Modern Languages; Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
Athletic Training; Health Science; Pre-Dentistry Studies; Pre-Medical Studies; Pre-Veterinary Studies
History
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
Humanities; Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics
Mathematics
Natural Resources And Conservation
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Philosophy And Religious Studies
Philosophy
Physical Sciences
Chemistry; Physics
Psychology
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
Social Work
Social Sciences
Economics; International Relations and Affairs; Political Science and Government; Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts
Art; Dramatic/Theater Arts; Music; Music Performance
- Student Body
Undergraduate Student Population
1,481 undergraduate students, 64% women, 36% men, 6% transferred in, 1% African American, 23% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 5% Hispanic American, 0.8% Native American
International Population
0.4%
Housing Info
62% live on campus
- Campus Life
Housing: On-campus residence required through sophomore year
Options: Coed, disabled students, Campus housing is university owned. Freshman campus housing is guaranteed
Activities: Drama/theater group, student-run newspaper, radio station, choral group, Pacific Outback activities, Hawaiian Club, Pacific Christian Fellowship (PCF), Business and Economics Club, Exercise Science Club
Most popular organizations: Pacific Outback activities, Hawaiian Club, Pacific Christian Fellowship (PCF), Business and Economics Club, Exercise Science Club
Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late-night transport/escort service, controlled dormitory access
Student services: Health clinic, personal/psychological counseling, women's center
Academic Programs
Special study options: Advanced placement credit, cooperative education, double majors, English as a second language, independent study, internships, off-campus study, services for LD students, study abroad, summer session for credit
ROTC: Army (c), Air Force (c)
Unusual degree programs: 3-2 engineering with Washington State University, Washington University in St. Louis, Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology, Oregon State University; medical technology, computer science, environmental science with Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology
School Calendar: 4-1-4
- Faculty
Total: 353
Full-time: 58% full-time
Student/faculty ratio: 11:1
- Athletics
Athletics
Member: NCAA, NAIA, Division: All NCAA Division III
Nonscholarship sports
Baseball (m), basketball, cross-country running, golf, lacrosse (w), soccer, softball (w), swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball (w), wrestling
Intramural sports
Basketball M/W, cheerleading M/W, crew M/W, football M/W, racquetball W, softball M/W, volleyball M/W
Intercollegiate sports
Baseball M, basketball M/W, cross-country running M/W, golf M/W, lacrosse W, soccer M/W, softball W, swimming and diving M/W, tennis M/W, track and field M/W, volleyball W, wrestling M/W
- School Facilities
Facilities/Endowment
Main Library Name: Pacific University Library
Collection: 206,198 titles; 20,908 serial subscriptions; 8,580 audiovisual materials
Endowment: $44.5 million
