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Pacific University is consistently among the top colleges in nationwide rankings.
With our mix of undergraduate and graduate programs, we’re a National University, compared to peers like Harvard and the University of Southern California.
In 2022, Pacific was listed as the No. 1 private National University in Oregon, and in the top half of all ranked schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The same publication also listed Pacific as a Best Value School.
Meanwhile, the Princeton Review calls Pacific one of the Best in the West — a region that includes 127 colleges in 15 states.
No. 1 Research University
Pacific is the top private research institution in the Pacific Northwest — an ninth in the Far West, ranking just behind Stanford, USC and the California Institute of Technology.
But that doesn’t mean faculty are too busy in the lab to teach!
What sets Pacific apart is that our faculty members are teachers first. All undergraduate courses are taught by professors, not TAs. Our students conduct peer-reviewed research right alongside experts in the field, gaining access to technology and experience unavailable to most undergraduates.
Pathway to Graduate School
About 13 percent of all Pacific alumni hold more than one degree from the university. With our colleges of Business, Education, Health Professions, and Optometry, students often go straight from undergraduate dorm life to graduate school right here in the Northwest.
Even more continue their studies at other top-ranked institutions on their way to becoming healthcare professionals, teachers, business leaders, and entrepreneurs.
Opportunity to Do More
Students say that what they love about Pacific is that they don’t have to choose between their passions. Want to study chemistry and perform on the Dance Ensemble? No problem! Interested in sports and music? You can do both! Pacific believes education takes place in and out of the classroom, and our liberal arts approach to education allows students to prepare for every aspect of the lives ahead of them.
Apply Now
Applications are open now to start your Pacific education in Fall 2023! Now is the time to complete your FAFSA, apply online through the simple CommonApp, and plan a visit to Pacific. High school seniors who participate in a Senior Preview Scholarship Day this fall can earn up to $1,000 per year in scholarships, just for showing up! Plus, students are eligible for up to $30,000 in scholarships for their good grades in high school. Questions? Contact an admissions counselor today to plan a visit, learn about merit scholarships, and start your application!