by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Pacific University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Pacific University amounted to $56,374 annually for undergraduate students. There is no residency discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals were $1,338; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,036 |
| Fees | $1,338 |
| Total | $56,374 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will Pacific University cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Pacific University prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In OR | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Pacific University runs on the expensive side.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Pacific University Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Pacific University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $48,928 |
| Two Years Ago | $50,884 |
| One Year Ago | $53,174 |
| Most Recent Year | $55,036 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Pacific has tracked over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition went up 3.5%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $58,348 next year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.03%, so a year from now students could pay around $58,647.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $58,647 |
| In 2 Years | $61,012 |
| In 3 Years | $63,472 |
| In 4 Years | $66,031 |
| In 5 Years | $68,694 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $249,162.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at Pacific University, go to the Pacific University Financial Aid page.
