- Acceptance rate: 90% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 480–630 reading and writing, 420–610 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–29 composite
- Average net price: $34,809 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Pacific University reported: an acceptance rate of 90% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 18–29.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Pacific University reviews each application.
Pacific University GPA requirements
Pacific University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Pacific University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Pacific University acceptance rate
Pacific University admitted 2,676 of 2,988 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 90%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Pacific University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Forest Grove, Oregon, with 1,589 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Pacific University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 480 | 580 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 550 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 20 | 29 |
| ACT English | 16 | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 19 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1090 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Pacific University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Pacific University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $34,809 a year at Pacific University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Pacific University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Pacific University admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Pacific University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Pacific University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 480–630 in reading and writing and 420–610 in math; ACT composite 18–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Pacific University?
Check Pacific University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Pacific University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 5% sent SAT scores and 5% sent ACT scores.
How hard is it to get into Pacific University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Pacific University admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Pacific University?
A lot: Pacific University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Pacific University accept?
Pacific University's acceptance rate was 90% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,676 of 2,988 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Pacific University look for?
Pacific University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does it matter at Pacific University if a parent went there?
No. Pacific University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Pacific University accept AP credit?
Yes. Pacific University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Pacific University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $34,809 a year at Pacific University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Pacific University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Pacific UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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