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Pacific Union College

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About Pacific Union College

Overview, location, and what makes it stand out

Pacific Union College is a private university in Angwin, CA. It has a 48.5% acceptance rate and a 46.6% graduation rate, serving approximately 772 students.

Founded

1882

Location

Angwin, California

Students

842

Institution

Private

Known For

Seventh-day AdventistChristian

Key Stats

A quick snapshot of what matters most

Acceptance Rate

47.3%

Selective

Graduation Rate

58.3%

Below national average

Tuition

$37,173

Per year

Avg Net Price

$41,008

After financial aid

SAT Average

1080

Out of 1600

Median Earnings

$70,484

10 years after enrollment

Admissions

How competitive is getting in?

Selectivity

Highly CompetitiveOpen Admission
47.3%

Very Selective

47.3 out of 100 applicants get in

How to Apply

Test Policy

Test Blind

Application Fee

Free

Early

N/A

Deadline

Rolling

Pacific Union College accepts 47.3% of applicants, with admitted students averaging around 1080 on the SAT. If you're near or above that range, you have a strong chance.

SAT Scores

1080/ 1600

850750650550450350
440
Math: 440
490
R&W: 490
25th
585
Math: 585
605
R&W: 605
75th
Math
Reading & Writing

ACT Scores

23/ 36

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20
25th: 20
25th
23
Avg: 23
Avg
24
75th: 24
75th
25th Percentile
Average
75th Percentile

Academics

How strong is the academic experience?

Student Success

Low GraduationHigh Graduation
58.3%

Average

58.3% complete their degree within six years

Retention

88.6%

4-Year Grad

25%

6-Year Grad

40%

Teaching Quality

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-Time

100%

$/Student

$19.4K

Class Size

Medium

The 25% graduation rate is below average, but 88.6% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.

Tuition & Costs

What will you actually pay?

Tuition & Fees

$37,173

Annual Tuition

Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals

Room & Board

$9,816

Books & Supplies

$1,062

Total Cost of Attendance

$49,404

After Financial Aid

$41,008

Average Net Price

Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships

Net Price (family income <$30K)

$41,008

Receive Grants

34%

Take Loans

58.2%

The total cost of attendance runs about $49,404/yr, including $9,816 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $41,008.

Financial Aid

Who gets aid and what happens after

Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Pacific Union College fund their education.

While in School

34%

Get Grants

Free money

58.2%

Take Loans

Must repay

$55,384

Median Family Income

After Graduation

$27,500

Median Debt at Graduation

Total federal loan balance when students graduate

$292/mo

Monthly Payment

0%

Low

Default Rate

The $27,500 median debt is above average, but graduates earn $70K within ten years. The numbers suggest the investment pays off for most students.

Student Body

Diversity, gender, and enrollment

From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Pacific Union College.

Gender

62.6%

Female

/

37%

Male

Female to Male Ratio

Race & Ethnicity

30.4%
20.4%
17.1%
15.5%
5.1%
3.1%
Hispanic
Asian
Multiracial
White
Black
International

Enrollment

805

Undergraduate Students

Student Profile

37

Graduates

25.7%

First-Gen

21 yrs

Avg Age

28.4%

Age 25+

Women make up the majority at 63% of the student body. 25.7% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.

Campus Life

What it's like to be a student here

Campus Setting

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Campus Quick Facts

805

Students

private

Institution

Small

Campus Size

Baccalaureate

Classification

What This College Offers

Quarter calendar

Study Abroad

Yes

AP Credit

Yes

Teacher Cert

Yes

ROTC

No

Evening College

No

Online Programs

Yes

Job Placement

No

Career Counseling

Yes

Sports & Athletics

How seriously this college takes sport

Pacific Union College fields 4 varsity teams with 136 student athletes, about 17% of the student body.

Division

NAIA

Division II

Conference

California Pacific

The league its teams compete in

Varsity Sports

4

Biggest: Basketball

Student Athletes

136

17% of the student body

Athletes by Gender

54% / 46%

74

Men

/

62

Women

4

Men's Teams

4

Women's Teams

Biggest Teams

MenWomen
50
Basketball
34
Soccer
33
Volleyball
19
Cross Country

After Graduation

What can you earn with this degree?

How much do graduates of Pacific Union Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.

Earnings Trajectory

$70,484

Median Earnings · 10 Years After

$53K
6yr
$52K
8yr
$70K
10yr

Popular Programs

Top 6

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$119K

41 grads

1yr Earnings

Biology, General

17 grads

Business/Commerce, General

$45K

12 grads

1yr Earnings

Psychology, General

7 grads

Social Work

$62K

6 grads

4yr Earnings

Communication and Media Studies

5 grads

Earnings grow steadily here: $53K at six years, $52K at eight, and $70K by ten. Well above average at every stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pacific Union College

What is the acceptance rate at Pacific Union College?
Pacific Union College has an acceptance rate of 47.3%. Pacific Union College accepts 47.3% of applicants, with admitted students averaging around 1080 on the SAT. If you're near or above that range, you have a strong chance.
How much does Pacific Union College cost?
Tuition at Pacific Union College is $37,173 for in-state students and $37,173 for out-of-state students. The total cost of attendance runs about $49,404/yr, including $9,816 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $41,008.
What is the graduation rate at Pacific Union College?
Pacific Union College has a graduation rate of 58.3%. The 25% graduation rate is below average, but 88.6% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
How much do Pacific Union College graduates earn?
The median earnings for Pacific Union College graduates is $70,484 ten years after enrollment. Earnings grow steadily here: $53K at six years, $52K at eight, and $70K by ten. Well above average at every stage.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.