Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR, USA

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability and Cost

Average Net Price Average net price for full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates paying the in-state or in-district tuition rate who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. Other sources of grant aid are excluded. Aid awarded anytime during the full aid year is included.

Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state or local government, or institutional grant and scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies and the weighted average room and board and other expenses.
$29,498
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Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$21,954
$30k - $48k
$22,744
$48k - $75k
$27,471
$75k - $110k
$29,891
$110k+
$34,791
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$52,072
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$52,072
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$14,408
Books and Supplies
$1,050
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
85%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
28%
Average Aid Per Year
$30,151
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,250
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$28,392
Students receiving state aid
11%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3,250
Students receiving federal aid
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,250
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$40,770
$30k - $48k
$40,657
$48k - $75k
$34,046
$75k - $110k
$30,123
$110k+
$23,892
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$37,942,204
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$8,441,855

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
94%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,748
Students receiving federal loans
94%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,468
Average Other Loans Per Year
$21,267
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,000
Loan Default Rate
1%
US National: 7%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239

What Students Are Saying

Pacific is extremely expensive, in fact, the most expensive school I looked at. However, they offer a great scholarship program, which takes into account both need and academics - a friend of mine who didn't do so great in high school, but is unable to pay for college without loans, has more than half of her tuition covered in loans and scholarships - in another example, I know someone who got great grades and SAT scores, and is getting over $16,000/year in scholarships! The sticker price may be high, but chances are, you won't have to pay all of it. On top of that, I do feel that the school is a great value - so much is included in tuition, you could easily go the whole year without spending money on extras at the market or restaurants, and the small classes really maximize how much you get to learn for your money.
Tess from Bothell, WA
Pacific University is an expensive school, with the projected cost for the 2009-2010 school year at over $39,000. As daunting as this figure may look, Pacific does offer good “bang for the buck”. I have found that the books and supplies estimate is much higher than the actual cost, as long as you are frugal. Also, Pacific offers many scholarship opportunities, including merit based scholarships, competitive academic scholarships, special interest scholarships, and need based scholarships. These scholarships can cover a large part of the tuition. For example the honors merit scholarship is worth $12,000 per year. This year, I received a scholarship from Pacific, which I hadn’t even applied for. I believe the schooling at Pacific is of much higher quality than many other less expensive schools. The student to faculty ratio is 13:1. This enables you to develop relationships with teachers who know you by name and are willing to spend extra time to help you understand a subject or further pursue an interest. Each of these things add value to the educational experience offered at Pacific University. I believe the quality of the education is worth the cost, as long as you are willing to work hard and have education as a top priority.
Jayme from Hillsboro, OR
pacific may seem pricy, but the education that you get here is some of the best in the state. you are prepared for the real world and for the workforce from day one. nobody babies you here, you are taught to be self-reliant, to time manage, and to be responsible for your own life. but in return most students graduating from pacific are hired right out of college by just having a degree with pacific university stamped across the top.
Nicole from Medical Lake, WA
Pacific is really expensive but it will defiantly help you out in the long run. Though I will admit that we should not be charged for some of the things on our student account.
Ka'imionalani from Pearl City, HI
It's super spendy to get into, but it is well worth it. The community at Pacific alone makes it a worthwhile college. You will never lack support from your professors or peers here, and it's easy to feel safe wherever you go on campus. The level of academia and the quality of education is well worth the $40,000+ figure. And, although grades are not the most important thing, they help a lot. There are tons of scholarships, academic as well as merit, available through the school and its departments that can apply for. Work study opportunities are just about endless, and there are jobs on campus as well as off that can appeal to anybody, no matter what their interests or schedules.
Briana from Gold Beach, OR