Pacific University is a comprehensive teaching institution comprised of the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Optometry, Education, and Health Professions. We provide a close-knit environment and challenging opportunities that foster undergraduate education in the liberal arts tradition and graduate education for specific service-oriented professions. At Pacific, effective teaching and learning are the highest priorities. Our faculty of scholars is dedicated to instilling in our students a passion for learning through dynamic curricula and close faculty-student interaction. Pacific creates critical thinkers who become life-long learners who can make informed decisions and valuable contributions to society and the world.
< CollapsePacific University is a private university located in Forest Grove, Oregon, United States about 38 km (23 mi) west of Portland.
Pacific University traces its origins to a private school, the Tualatin Academy, which was established in 1848 to care for orphans from the 1846 Applegate Trail party, and was officially chartered by the territorial legislature in 1849. Tabitha Brown, a pioneer emigrant from Massachusetts who was in that 1846 party, helped start the academy, and later taught at the academy. Eliza Hart Spalding, part of the Whitman Mission, was its first teacher. The current campus was deeded in 1851.
The central building on the Pacific campus is Marsh Hall, built in 1895 and named for Pacific's first president, Sidney Harper Marsh. It houses several classrooms, in addition to administrative offices, including the financial aid office, president's office, University Relations, and faculty offices. Marsh Hall was gutted by fire in 1975, but its shell was preserved, and the structure reopened in 1977.
Dr. Phillip D. Creighton became Pacific's sixteenth president in August 2003.
In national surveys, Pacific University has consistently received high ratings in the category of private regional liberal arts universities with a limited range of graduate programs. The majority of its students are resident undergraduates in the College of Arts and Sciences.
At the graduate level, Pacific University is probably best known for its College of Optometry, but also offers graduate programs in several allied health fields via its College of Health Professions in physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, professional psychology, dental health science, and pharmacy.
Pacific also has a full range of undergraduate liberal arts degree programs and a College of Education. The College of Education offers an undergraduate major in early childhood education and elementary education. There are also a number of graduate education programs including MAT/MAT Flex, MAT Special Education and M.Ed. in Curriculum Studies and a joint program with the Optometry school in visual function in learning.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 56% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Northwest Conference) Baseball (Northwest Conference) Track (Northwest Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 21,490 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 20,908 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 595 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,946 | 25% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,064 | 5% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 9,750 | 97% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 5,544 | 73% | |
Any Aid: |
99% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 87% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 91% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 500, Math: 510 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 620, Math: 620 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 29% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 23, Verbal: 21, Math: 20 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 28, Verbal: 28, Math: 26 |
| Application Fee: | $ 40.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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I want to become a pharmacist!
Any of you go to UOP in Stockton? Is it hard to get in? What were your scores on the SATs?
16 months ago
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I'm not sure about the pharmacy school, but while you do need DECENT scores to get in, its nothing crazy like Stanford in terms of the scores you need. I got average math and advanced english scores for my regular SAT's. Word to the wise- to place for math and science, etc, you have to have taken SAT II's- they don't accept the math from the regular SAT test for math either. But, the placement test was easy, I thought, for the math. Good luck! I love UOP! The application is free- so it can't hurt to apply, either way. Good luck.
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University of Pacific (uop)?
hi i m junior 11th grade student living in stockton ca, i want to take visual communication or computer science wen i go to college, n i m planning to go to delta community college n transfer to 4 year uni,,my qus is i've once visited UC berkeley in bay area,n i really liked that uni i want to go to that uni but my dad won't let me he don't want me to leave my family,but UOP is near by me i want to knw your opinion abt UOP...which 1 u think is better uc berkeley or UOP?
17 months ago
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University of the Pacific is certainly a good school. They are pretty strong in computer science and they dont have visual communication as a major, but they do have just communication. Have you toured around UOP yet? If not they will have an open house soon(around oct. or nov). UC Berkeley have a national reputation, but UOP does not. I have heard of some stories of computer science majors at UOP before. They did some co-ops during their course of study and they had a job offer for him before he graduated. UOP is very good at helping their students look for jobs, but Berkeley is so big that it is not really possible to do that for their students. UOP focuses more on the students as it is a private college. Tuition is higher but if you qualify for FAFSA it will be quite cheap. You can also try to apply for the CIP program if you are 1st generation college student. There are many benefits of attending this institution. Transfering from delta to either schools are pretty easy, but I think you still have to work on your personal statment. Right now maybe you dont have to worry about it yet. You still have time. If you do end up with a hard time choosing, then you can always go to the transfer/career office and seek for advice there.
Hope this may help you! Good luck!
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I am a sophmore who had a 4.0 both freshman year and first semester sophmore year. However, I might get a C in math, but the rest As. I want to go to the dentistry program there
20 months ago
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There's different undergraduate dental programs; you may get into one (such as the 3 + 3 program) but not the most competitive one (the 2 + 3 program). If you keep your grades where they are, you'll remain a candidate for all of them--although they look very tough to get into, so keep your options open.
One C in math is not going to kill you. But as dentistry is very science (and therefore, math) based, consistent, across-the-board C's is not going to look good. Make your weak subject your top priority the next few years. Good luck.
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Northeastern University or The University of the Pacific...Which one is better on an overall scale ?
I urgently need some advice on which university to attend in terms of the overall performance... both these universities rank 98 on the US News listing.
thank you...appreciate your opinions.
22 months ago
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Do you want to live on the East Coast or West Coast? That's really all it boils down to. They don't have national reps.
I know UOP has several combined programs with their grad schools so if you're interested in one of those, UOP might be attractive if Northeastern doesn't have similar programs. Otherwise, just pick which location you want to live in.
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27 months ago
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Pacific is a Northern California Private University With a Personalized Approach
Undergraduate, Graduate, and Professional Education,For a university its size, Pacific offers you a diversity of educational programs and a comprehensive education
Personalized Learning
Accelerated Professional Degree Programs ,programs are designed for very talented and dedicated high school students who know they want to pursue a professional degree.
Quality with Affordability Pacific offers a quality education that is still affordable.
Community Involvement they offer a wide variety of clubs and organizations that involve students both academically and socially in the University community.
Four Year Graduation Guarantee Get your degree in four years or any additional tuition is free.
Student-centered Education they offer a student-centered learning experience integrating liberal arts and professional education, preparing you for lasting achievement and responsible leadership in your career and community
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