Pacific University Demographics & Diversity Overview

54%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
1%
International
24
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Pacific University has a diverse student body with 54% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
44.7%(717)
Hispanic
19.4%(311)
African American
2.1%(33)
Asian
13.4%(215)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(3)
Pacific Islander
2.4%(38)
Two or More Races
11.8%(189)
Unknown
6.2%(99)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color54%
Total Enrollment3,559
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Pacific University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Pacific University has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.9%(654)
Women
60.1%(985)

Gender Statistics

Men654

18% of total enrollment

Women985

28% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Pacific University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 78% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.2%(52)
18-19
40.6%(665)
20-21
37.4%(613)
22-24
10.4%(170)
25+
8.5%(139)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.1%(41)
22-24
28.4%(546)
25+
69.4%(1,333)

Age Diversity Insights

78%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

54%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Pacific University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 39% in-state residents, 61% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
38.5%(151)
Out-of-State
60.7%(238)
International
0.8%(3)

Regional Representation

In-State151

39% of student body

Out-of-State238

61% of student body

International3

1% of student body

States Represented

24 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

54%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age