GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
$56,374
per year
In-State Tuition
92%
Acceptance Rate
67%
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
A private liberal arts university with strong health professions programs including optometry, pharmacy, and physical therapy. Known for small class sizes and experiential learning.
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5 exams
15 credits
$28,187 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$45,099 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$78,924 saved
26 of 26 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $195,430potential savings
Healthcare & Medicine
Business & Finance
Technology & Computer Science
Arts & Communications
Law & Criminal Justice
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Engineering
14
Sports
10
Men's teams
12
Women's teams
Team Sports(7)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Individual Sports(5)
Tennis
Golf
Track and Field (Indoor)
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Cross Country
Aquatic Sports(1)
Rowing
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
In-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$23,318
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$60,583
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,223
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at Pacific University
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $1,879 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $28,187
8 exams
24 credits
Save $45,099
14 exams
42 credits
Save $78,924
Verified Jul 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$28,187 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$45,099 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$78,924 saved
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 4 | 53 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 4 | 53 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 4 | 53 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | 53 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 4 | 53 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 4 | 53 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 4 | 53 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 4 | 53 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 4 | 53 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | 4 | 53 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Forest Grove, Oregon
Washington County
Control
Private
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