School Details
Founded in 1849 by Congregationalist pioneers and originally named the Tualatin Academy, Pacific University is one of the oldest universities in the Western United States. Pacific University was originally founded under the United Church of Christ but no longer has a formal association with it. Today, Pacific University is a private, comprehensive university covering the studies of liberal arts, optometry, education, healthcare, and business. It is a top private research school with the mission to “think, create, and pursue justice in a global community.”
Pacific University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs from the following colleges:
- College of Arts & Sciences
- College of Business
- College of Education
- College of Health Professions
- College of Optometry
Several degrees are offered completely online. Pacific University online degrees are flexible yet high quality. Earn your degree and a paycheck at the same time with these online programs.
Accreditation & Licensing
Pacific University is accredited by:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Pacific University is located in Oregon
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Top Incentives in Oregon:
- Oregon Opportunity Grant: Up to $3,600 annually
- Oregon Promise: Covers most community college tuition
- OSAC Scholarships: Varies by program
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