Continue Your Journey with Pacific University in Oregon
At Pacific University in Oregon, our mission is to inspire students to think, care, create, and pursue justice in the world.
Whether they study to become teachers or social workers, healthcare professionals or entrepreneurs, Pacific University Boxers are passionate about being part of a community and making a difference in people’s lives.
At Pacific, students thrive in a personal academic environment, where diverse opinions and alternative views are embraced. We’re committed to diversity, civic engagement, and global justice, and our students change the world every day.
Discover a Safe and Inclusive Community That Cares
At Pacific University, we care about you.
Our personal, nurturing learning environment means that professors know you by name, and they build one-on-one relationships with students to support success. For the third year in a row, the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recognized Pacific in 2023 as one of best higher education institutions in the country for transfer students. Pacific is the only Oregon private university to earn the “Transfer Friendliness Rating.”
Our support systems — from offices and centers to student affinity groups — provide connections, resources and safe spaces for people with different backgrounds and experiences. The following are just a few of the student resources and groups available at Pacific.
- Center for Gender Equity
- Queer Coalition
- Rainbow Co.
- Lavender Graduation
- Gender Inclusive Housing
- Confidential Advocacy Network
- Student & Employee Health Center
- Student Counseling Center
- Student Multicultural Center
- Affinity Groups & Cultural Clubs
- DACA Resources
- First-Generation Student Support
Pacific University was also named one of the West’s most supportive schools for military veterans by MilitarySupportiveColleges.com, a coalition of web publishers that provides guidance to veterans seeking college information. Pacific's Yellow Ribbon program provides full tuition and fees funding to all eligible veterans and eligible dependents who enroll at Pacific under the Department of Veterans Affairs program.
Wherever you are in your life’s journey, there’s a place for you at Pacific.
A Pacific Education is Closer Than You Think
Pacific University in Oregon is consistently ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Value Schools.
We offer more than $46 million in scholarships each year, from need-based aid to merit and talent scholarships. Transfer students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships between $20,000 to $30,000 per year, in addition to other scholarship opportunities.
Contact a dedicated admissions counselor for transfer students and start your move to Pacific today!
Become a Pacific University Boxer
