Pacific University Demographics & Diversity Overview

54%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
1%
International
29
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
44.9%(752)
Hispanic
19.4%(325)
African American
2.1%(35)
Asian
13.4%(224)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(3)
Pacific Islander
2.3%(39)
Two or More Races
11.5%(193)
Unknown
6.3%(105)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color54%
Total Enrollment3,937
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
39.6%(681)
Women
60.4%(1,039)

Gender Statistics

Men681

17% of total enrollment

Women1,039

26% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Pacific University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 73% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.9%(47)
18-19
42.5%(685)
20-21
35.0%(564)
22-24
11.3%(182)
25+
8.4%(135)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(1)
20-21
1.9%(35)
22-24
30.4%(567)
25+
67.7%(1,263)

Age Diversity Insights

73%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

56%

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, 60% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
38.8%(155)
Out-of-State
60.4%(241)
International
0.8%(3)

Regional Representation

In-State155

39% of student body

Out-of-State241

60% of student body

International3

1% of student body

States Represented

29 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