Applying to PU

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Pacific University is 92.01% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.01%. 1,191 men and 1,541 women applied to PU and 1,096 men and 1,418 women students were accepted.

Among them, 186 men and 213 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at PU.

In 2024, 30 students (8% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 15 students (4%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at PU.

The median SAT score is 1,110 with 580 SAT EBRW and 530 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 640 and the 25^th percentile is 500. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 600 and 25^th percentile is 490 .

The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75^th percentile score of 28 and 25^th percentile score of 17 at PU. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 20.

The SAT and ACT scores at Pacific University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,165, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at PU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Pacific University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $36 for graduate schools of Pacific University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to PU.