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
Most Common
10-19
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
MajorGraduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General34
Bioinformatics1
Vision Science/Physiological Optics0
Business
Business Administration and Management, General31
Accounting10
Communication
Sports Communication2
Journalism1
Speech Communication and Rhetoric0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
Computer Science10
Computer Science2
Education
Education, Other19
Education, General17
Music Teacher Education1
Education, General1
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels0
Engineering
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics0
Engineering, General0
English Language And Literature/Letters
Creative Writing11
General Literature2
General Literature1
English Language and Literature, General0
Foreign Languages
Japanese Language and Literature2
French Language and Literature1
Spanish Language and Literature1
German Language and Literature1
Japanese Language and Literature1
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General0
French Language and Literature0
Spanish Language and Literature0
German Language and Literature0
Health Professions And Related Programs
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist31
Public Health, General18
Music Therapy/Therapist8
Health/Health Care Administration/Management4
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Other3
Public Health, General1
Occupational Therapy/Therapist0
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other0
Physician Associate/Assistant0
History
History, General1
History, General1
Mathematics And Statistics
Mathematics, General5
Mathematics, General2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Sustainability Studies6
Sustainability Studies1
Data Science, General1
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General0
Data Science, General0
Natural Resources And Conservation
Environmental Science9
Environmental Studies2
Parks
Exercise Science and Kinesiology45
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management3
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management2
Exercise Science and Kinesiology1
Outdoor Education0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
Philosophy5
Philosophy2
Philosophy, Other1
Philosophy, Other1
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General7
Physics, Other3
Physics, General2
Physical Sciences, General1
Psychology
Psychology, General27
Psychology, General3
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
Social Work6
Social Sciences
Criminology9
Anthropology, General5
Sociology, General4
Political Science and Government, General3
Economics, General2
International Relations and Affairs1
Sociology, General1
Political Science and Government, General1
Economics, General1
Visual And Performing Arts
Cinematography and Film/Video Production6
Music Performance, General5
Digital Arts5
Art/Art Studies, General3
Music, General2
Graphic Design2
Graphic Design2
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other1
Dance, General1
Music, General1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General1
Cinematography and Film/Video Production1
Art History, Criticism and Conservation0
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