Forest Grove, OR
Admission is not highly competitive: about 92 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 87% to 92% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,524 | 2,186 | 416 | 87% |
| 2020 | 2,458 | 2,195 | 348 | 89% |
| 2021 | 2,266 | 2,063 | 363 | 91% |
| 2022 | 2,759 | 2,546 | 393 | 92% |
| 2023 | 2,817 | 2,585 | 400 | 92% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,418 of 1,541 women and 1,091 of 1,191 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Pacific University has an acceptance rate of 92% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,585 of 2,817 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 92 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
2,817 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 400 enrolled.
No. Pacific University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 87% to 92% — it has become less selective.