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Pacific University admissions

Forest Grove, Oregon · Private · 1,516 undergrads

Pacific University admitted 90% of applicants for fall 2024 (2,676 of 2,988, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 900–1240.

The numbers

Applied
2,988
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
18–29
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
13%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$0
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Can I get into Pacific University?

90% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 900–1240 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

2,988 applied, 2,676 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

Does Pacific University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Pacific University's fall 2027 rule yet. Pacific University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Pacific University's site

Questions people ask

What is Pacific University's acceptance rate?
Pacific University admitted 90% of applicants for fall 2024 (2,676 of 2,988, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for Pacific University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 900–1240. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
  • Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)

Updated Oct 31, 2026Spot a mistake?How we get our numbers