Pacific Union College Acceptance Rate
Angwin, California · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,323
- Admitted
- 562
- Yield
- 24.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Pacific Union College's acceptance rate has fallen from 47.4% in 2014–15 to 42.5% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,051 to 1,323 (-35%) over that period.
Its 42.5% rate makes Pacific Union College more selective than about 88% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 69%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (45.5% for women vs 39.5% for men, a 6-point gap). Pacific Union College has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 24.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,051 | 973 | 47.4% | 326 |
| 2015–16 | 2,041 | 923 | 45.2% | 251 |
| 2016–17 | 2,157 | 1,004 | 46.5% | 252 |
| 2017–18 | 1,904 | 956 | 50.2% | 204 |
| 2018–19 | 1,790 | 885 | 49.4% | 163 |
| 2019–20 | 1,658 | 884 | 53.3% | 169 |
| 2020–21 | 1,543 | 913 | 59.2% | 163 |
| 2021–22 | 1,216 | 702 | 57.7% | 130 |
| 2022–23 | 1,364 | 661 | 48.5% | 112 |
| 2023–24 | 1,323 | 562 | 42.5% | 139 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 754 | 343 | 45.5% |
| Men | 552 | 218 | 39.5% |
| Unknown | 17 | 1 | 5.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–605 | 41% |
| SAT Math | 440–585 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–24 | 9% |
How Pacific Union College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Pacific Union College's acceptance rate?
Pacific Union College's acceptance rate is 42.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (562 admitted of 1,323 applicants).
Is Pacific Union College test optional?
Pacific Union College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Pacific Union College?
Pacific Union College received 1,323 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 562.
What SAT score do you need for Pacific Union College?
Admitted students at Pacific Union College typically scored 490–605 on SAT Reading/Writing and 440–585 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Pacific Union College getting harder to get into?
Pacific Union College has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 47.4% in 2014–15 to 42.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.puc.edu/.