Pacific University

2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
http://www.pacificu.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1849
Religious AffiliationUnited Church of Christ
Undergrad Students1,232
Endowment39,986,199
Application DeadlineAugust 15
Application Fee40
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineAugust 15
Tuition22,534
Room/Board6,468
Services
Associated FirmsN/A
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsOld College Hall (museum), Oregon Holocaust Resource Center, Pacific Institute for Ethics and Social Policy, Berglund Center for Internet Studies
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsOld College Hall (museum), Oregon Holocaust Resource Center, Pacific Institute for Ethics and Social Policy, Berglund Center for Internet Studies
Periodical Subs19,723
# of Books202,409
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months25%
within one year75%
within two years90%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities11%
Students in sororities10%
Campus Size55 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing60%
College housing typescoed dorms (98%), apartment for single students (2%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options
Popular EventsMcCall Forum, annual Hawaiian Luau, Homecoming, Lip Sync, Home Grown Concert, Pacific Idol
Nearest AirportPortland, Oregon (32)
Nearest TrainPortland, Oregon (24)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (University of Portland)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Number of Organizations50
# of fraternities3
# of sororities4
Students in fraternities11%
Students in sororities10%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Pacific Index (bi-weekly)
Honor SocietiesPsi Chi, Pi Kappa Delta
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Newman Club, Latter Day Saint Student Association, Campus Crusade for Christ, Pacific Christian Fellowship
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Na Haumana O Hawai'i, Black Student Union
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Pacific Undergraduate Community Council, Student Judicial Council, Peer Review Board, Arts and Cultural Events Board, FYS Mentors, InterGreek Council, Residence Housing Association, Big Buddy Program, Biology Club, Chemistry Club, Physics Club, Students for Environmental Awareness, Business/Economics Club, Drama Club, Psychology Club, language clubs (Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Handball Club, Cheerleading, Kickboxers Dance Team, Mountain Bikers Club, Power Lifting Club, Soccer Club, Student Athletic Advisory Committee, Global Nomads, Pacific Outback