Pacific University Acceptance Rate
Forest Grove, Oregon · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,817
- Admitted
- 2,585
- Yield
- 15.5%
- 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 University's acceptance rate has risen from 80.5% in 2014–15 to 91.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,665 to 2,817 (+6%) over that period.
Its 91.8% rate makes Pacific University more selective than about 17% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 19 tracked Oregon schools, it is more selective than about 21%.
Pacific University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 15.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,665 | 2,144 | 80.5% | 459 |
| 2015–16 | 3,004 | 2,374 | 79% | 479 |
| 2016–17 | 2,845 | 2,242 | 78.8% | 431 |
| 2017–18 | 2,586 | 2,185 | 84.5% | 424 |
| 2018–19 | 2,491 | 2,125 | 85.3% | 421 |
| 2019–20 | 2,524 | 2,186 | 86.6% | 416 |
| 2020–21 | 2,458 | 2,195 | 89.3% | 348 |
| 2021–22 | 2,266 | 2,063 | 91% | 363 |
| 2022–23 | 2,759 | 2,546 | 92.3% | 393 |
| 2023–24 | 2,817 | 2,585 | 91.8% | 400 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,541 | 1,418 | 92% |
| Men | 1,191 | 1,091 | 91.6% |
| Unknown | 85 | 76 | 89.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–640 | 8% |
| SAT Math | 490–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–28 | 4% |
How Pacific University 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 University's acceptance rate?
Pacific University's acceptance rate is 91.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,585 admitted of 2,817 applicants).
Is Pacific University test optional?
Pacific University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Pacific University?
Pacific University received 2,817 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,585.
What SAT score do you need for Pacific University?
Admitted students at Pacific University typically scored 500–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 490–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Pacific University getting harder to get into?
Pacific University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 80.5% in 2014–15 to 91.8% 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.pacificu.edu/.