Paying for Pacific University

UndergraduateGraduate
2024 Tuition & Fee $54,466 4.60% $37,805 3.17%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Pacific University (PU) is $54,466 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $37,805. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,203.
91% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $30,892. It could cover 56.72% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $41,482 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
PU's 4-year tuition is $234,264, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $310,092.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Pacific University is $54,466. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.60% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,203.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $56,970 , a 4.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.
PU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$52,072$16,208
2023-2024$54,466$16,858
Change % 2023-20244.60%4.01%
2024-2025$56,970$17,534

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $37,805. The graduate tuition has been risen by 3.17% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,012.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $39,003 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 3.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
PU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$36,644$16,208
2023-2024$37,805$16,858
Change % 2023-20243.17%4.01%
2024-2025$39,003$17,534

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at PU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $2,204. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,130.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$2,109
2023-2024$2,204
2024-2025$2,303
Graduate2022-2023$1,097
2023-2024$1,130
2024-2025$1,164

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,858 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 4.01% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 3.70% compared to the previous year.
The PU's 2024 on-campus COA is $72,374 and off-campus COA is $67,552.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At PU
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$54,466
Room & Board$15,058$10,236
Personal Expenses$1,800$1,800
Books & Supplies$1,050
Cost of Attendance$72,374$67,552
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

PU Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at PU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at PU is $234,264.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
PU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$56,059$57,698$59,385$61,122$234,264
Class of 2029Fall 2025$57,698$59,385$61,122$62,909$241,115
Class of 2030Fall 2026$59,385$61,122$62,909$64,749$248,166
Class of 2031Fall 2027$61,122$62,909$64,749$66,642$255,423
Class of 2032Fall 2028$62,909$64,749$66,642$68,591$262,892

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $310,092.
PU 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$74,376$76,435$78,552$80,729$310,092
Class of 2029Fall 2025$76,435$78,552$80,729$82,967$318,682
Class of 2030Fall 2026$78,552$80,729$82,967$85,268$327,515
Class of 2031Fall 2027$80,729$82,967$85,268$87,635$336,598
Class of 2032Fall 2028$82,967$85,268$87,635$90,068$345,937

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 91% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $186,524.
PU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$43,484$45,543$47,660$49,837$186,524
Class of 2029Fall 2025$45,543$47,660$49,837$52,075$195,114
Class of 2030Fall 2026$47,660$49,837$52,075$54,376$203,947
Class of 2031Fall 2027$49,837$52,075$54,376$56,743$213,030
Class of 2032Fall 2028$52,075$54,376$56,743$59,176$222,369

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Pacific University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to PU
In-StateOut-of-State
Pacific University$54,466
Concordia University-Portland$32,230
George Fox University$40,940
University of Portland$54,900
Lewis & Clark College$62,350
Willamette University$48,268
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