Pacific University

Pacific University was originally founded as Tualatin Academy in 1849 by the United Church of Christ, or UCC. The university still maintains a close relationship with UCC although the two organizations are no longer officially associated.

In graduate level courses, Pacific University is renowned for its College of Optometry. It also provides graduate programs across a number of allied health fields including occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, dental health science, professional psychology, pharmacy, and a master of healthcare administration course through the College of Health Professions.

Pacific University also offers a wide range of undergraduate liberal arts degree courses. The College of Education provides undergraduate majors in elementary education and early childhood education. There are several graduate education programs such as M.Ed. in Curriculum Studies, MAT Special Education, and MAT/MAT Flex. In addition, a joint program in visual function in learning is also offered at the Optometry school. Its MFA in Writing program was ranked among the best five low-residency MFA programs in the country.

Pacific University Highlights

Where Pacific University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching, therapy and counseling, nutrition and exercise therapy, and medicine.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Pacific University was 2,977 in 2007 (2,796 full-time equivalent).

About 35% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 65% of the class.

Undergrads are 41% of enrolled students, graduate students are 46%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 13%.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Pacific University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Pacific University provides on-campus housing for 866 of its 2,796 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Pacific University Athletics

Pacific University is in the Northwest Conference for major sports.

Pacific University Admissions (2007)

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