by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Pacific worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Pacific is ranked #2,990 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Oregon, it ranks #33 of 37 for value.
Among the majors Pacific offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other Education | #31 of 31 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #31 of 31 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | #73 of 75 |
| Dental | #73 of 75 |
| Dental Support Services | #73 of 75 |
| General Education | #109 of 114 |
| English | #127 of 143 |
| General Public Health | #195 of 206 |
| Public Health | #195 of 206 |
| Exercise Science | #530 of 547 |
Below is the detailed Pacific value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Pacific University is ranked #8 out of #42 in Oregon for quality and #33 out of #37 for Oregon value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Pacific financial aid page to be sure.
Pacific University is ranked #2,990 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Pacific University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Pacific costs about $37,128. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $148,512 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $72,374 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $35,273 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $37,128 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $148,512 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Pacific net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Pacific degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $289,496 | — | — |
| All Students | $148,512 | #2,990 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $141,092 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $289,496 | — | — |
| All Students | $148,512 | #33 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $141,092 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Pacific shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $22,238 |
| $30K–$48K | $25,979 |
| $48K–$75K | $28,427 |
| $75K–$110K | $36,060 |
| Over $110K | $40,153 |
About 95% of Pacific undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $34,437 per year. Get more details on the Pacific financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Pacific cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.