Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 91.8% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 990–1240 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 17–28 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $35,350 |
| Grad rate | 65% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $60,583 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
- •Personal profile: Name, address, demographics, citizenship.
- •Family: Parent/guardian education and occupation (used for first-gen context).
- •Education: Current school, GPA/rank if reported, courses & grades, planned senior courses.
- •Testing: SAT/ACT scores (self-reported); many schools are test-optional or test-blind — check per school.
- •Activities: Up to 10 activities with role, hours/week, weeks/year.
- •Personal essay: One 250–650 word essay from the Common App prompts.
- •Recommendations: Counselor recommendation + typically 1–2 teacher recommendations.
- •School supplements: Per-school essays and questions (the 'Why us', short-answer, etc.).
Supplemental essays
Answer 1 of 2 — max 500 words each.
- SPU’s mission is to empower students to serve the world. How does this align with your desire for college and your career aspirations?
- Why are you interested in attending SPU and how do you hope your faith will grow or be developed in SPU’s Christ-centered education?
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).