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How strong are the academics at Pacific University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

20
Average class size
55%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Class Sizes
2-9
59
10-19
125
20-29
93
30-39
45
40-49
6
50-99
5

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Pacific University:

79%
First-year retention rate
55%
4-year grad rate
67%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Pacific University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Psychology, General
23.4
27.72
32.04
36.36
40.68
45

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 34
  • Bioinformatics 1
  • Vision Science/Physiological Optics 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 31
  • Accounting 10
Communication
  • Sports Communication 2
  • Journalism 1
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 10
  • Computer Science 2
Education
  • Education, Other 19
  • Education, General 17
  • Music Teacher Education 1
  • Education, General 1
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 0
Engineering
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 0
  • Engineering, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Creative Writing 11
  • General Literature 2
  • General Literature 1
  • English Language and Literature, General 0
Foreign Languages
  • Japanese Language and Literature 2
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • German Language and Literature 1
  • Japanese Language and Literature 1
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0
  • French Language and Literature 0
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
  • German Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 31
  • Public Health, General 18
  • Music Therapy/Therapist 8
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 4
  • Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Other 3
  • Public Health, General 1
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist 0
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 0
  • Physician Associate/Assistant 0
History
  • History, General 1
  • History, General 1
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 5
  • Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Sustainability Studies 6
  • Sustainability Studies 1
  • Data Science, General 1
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 0
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
  • Data Science, General 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 9
  • Environmental Studies 2
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 45
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 3
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 2
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 1
  • Outdoor Education 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 5
  • Philosophy 2
  • Philosophy, Other 1
  • Philosophy, Other 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 7
  • Physics, Other 3
  • Physics, General 2
  • Physical Sciences, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 27
  • Psychology, General 3
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 6
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 9
  • Anthropology, General 5
  • Sociology, General 4
  • Political Science and Government, General 3
  • Economics, General 2
  • International Relations and Affairs 1
  • Sociology, General 1
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
  • Economics, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 6
  • Music Performance, General 5
  • Digital Arts 5
  • Art/Art Studies, General 3
  • Music, General 2
  • Graphic Design 2
  • Graphic Design 2
  • Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 1
  • Dance, General 1
  • Music, General 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 1
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 0
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