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Interested in attending Pacific Union College?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Pacific Union College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

54
%
Acceptance rate
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Pacific Union College?

54%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Pacific Union accepted 54% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 1,658 people applied and 884 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
548 / 1052 (52%)
Men
336 / 606 (55%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Pacific Union College:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

13%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 13% ended up enrolling at Pacific Union College, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Pacific Union College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Pacific Union considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Recommendation(s)
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Pacific Union College?

Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Pacific Union is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

41%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

9%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
480
75th Percentile
590
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
510
75th Percentile
610
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
990
75th Percentile
1200

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