First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | Fall | November 1, 2026 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | Fall | January 15, 2027 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Rolling |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: pacificu.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 45 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 34 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 31 |
| Business Administration and Management | 31 |
| Psychology | 27 |
| Education, Other | 19 |
| Public Health | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
Show the other 40 majors
| Creative Writing | 11 |
| Computer Science | 10 |
| Accounting | 10 |
| Environmental Science | 9 |
| Criminology | 9 |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 8 |
| Chemistry | 7 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 6 |
| Social Work | 6 |
| Sustainability Studies | 6 |
| Mathematics | 5 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
| Digital Arts | 5 |
| Music Performance | 5 |
| Sociology | 4 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 4 |
| Physics, Other | 3 |
| Political Science and Government | 3 |
| Art/Art Studies | 3 |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Other | 3 |
| Environmental Studies | 2 |
| Sports Communication | 2 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 2 |
| General Literature | 2 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 2 |
| Physics | 2 |
| Economics | 2 |
| Graphic Design | 2 |
| Music | 2 |
| History | 1 |
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
| Dance | 1 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 |
| Physical Sciences | 1 |
| Philosophy, Other | 1 |
| Bioinformatics | 1 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
| Journalism | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Northwest Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Northwest Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), cru.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
2,537,904 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Portland International (PDX)
Nearest hub airport
Portland International (PDX)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 6.0 of 20
Elevation
205 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
33°F
July high
81°F
Annual snowfall
2.7 in
Days at 90°F or higher
23 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,510 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- George Fox University17 mi
- University of Portland19 mi
- Portland State University20 mi
- Lewis & Clark College22 mi
- Linfield University23 mi
- Reed College23 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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