Campus & Student Life at Pacific University

Home to about 1,758 undergraduates in 2020, Pacific is a small, private university located in Forest Grove, Oregon. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Pacific offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Pacific can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Pacific Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Pacific Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 12.0% of the student population at Pacific. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Pacific Disability Services.

Pacific for the Military

While not a "service academy", Pacific does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our Pacific for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Pacific University

Pacific offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Pacific University

Pacific has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,758 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,687 (96.0%). Part-time attendance was 71 (4.0%).

Pacific University is Ranked #292 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Pacific receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Pacific #292 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Pacific by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Pacific Diversity Guide.

Pacific University Competes in the NCAA

Pacific has a total of 498 student athletes, 329 men and 169 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Pacific University Athletics