Pacific University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
1,717

Full + Part time Students
1:10

Faculty to Student Ratio
0%

Transfer Student Ratio
$25.4K

Avg. Financial Aid

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.

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Overview

Total Faculty	240
Full-Time Undergraduate	1,658
Part-Time Undergraduate	59
Application Acceptance Rate	85%
Programs	60 Programs
Courses	1,443 Courses
Equivalencies	735 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$35,260
Out-of-State Tuition	$35,260
Books and Supplies	$1,050
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	85%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,404
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	92%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$18,017

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Merit scholarships are automatically awarded to admitted students based upon the following criteria: GPA of 3.7+, GPA between 3.5-3.69, GPA between 3.3-3.49, and GPA between 2.9-3.29 all represent a different level of scholarship for transfer students.

Information for Transfer In Students

Transfer Applications Received:

Fall: 344
Transfer Applications Accepted:

Fall: 233
Percentage Accepted:

Fall: 68%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

Fall: 105
Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:

Pacific does NOT accept vocational, remedial or developmental course credit.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

A minimum 2.7 GPA is preferred for admission.
Official Transcripts:

Official high school transcripts, as well as official transcripts from any previously attended college or universities, are required.
SAT Scores:

This requirement is waived for transfer applicants who have completed at least 30 semester or 45 quarter credits by the time of application.
Letters of Recommendation:

A letter of recommendation is required for admission consideration.
Essay:

An essay or writing sample is required for admission consideration.
Application Fee:

There is a $40 non-refundable application fee.
Interview:

An interview is not required for admission consideration.
Apply Here:

www.pacificu.edu/admissions/applications/index.cfm

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Pacific credit may be awarded for Arts and Sciences courses completed with a grade of C- or higher and taken at regionally accredited baccalaureate institutions.
Credits (Min/Max):

There is no limit to the total number of transfer credits Pacific may accept; however degree-seeking students must meet Pacific's residency requirement. Please refer to the Transfer Policy Document linked below.
Transfer Policy Document:

Pacific University Transfer Credit Policy.pdf

Information for Transfer Out Students

Transfer Agreements:

Pacific accepts the AAOT and has articulation agreements with most of the community colleges in Oregon.