Pacific University's published cost of attendance is $72,374. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $23,318, families in the lower-middle range pay around $23,607, middle-income families pay about $29,844, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $34,369, and higher-income families pay around $40,911.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $72,374 |
| Tuition and Fees | $56,374 |
| Room and Board | $15,620 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$37,101 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $35,273 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $23,318 |
| $30–48k | $23,607 |
| $48–75k | $29,844 |
| $75–110k | $34,369 |
| $110k+ | $40,911 |
Pacific University's published cost of attendance is $72,374. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $23,318, families in the lower-middle range pay around $23,607, middle-income families pay about $29,844, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $34,369, and higher-income families pay around $40,911. Azimuth ranks Pacific University #1287 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Pacific University uses the FAFSA and CSS Profile to assess financial need and award aid. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families should review the financial aid page for current aid policies and application deadlines. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,223, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $33,960; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $62,363, median federal debt of $23,223 projects to a monthly payment of about $262 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Pacific University earn median 4-year earnings of $62,363, placing Pacific University in the 57.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Pacific University in the 58.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Pacific University #697 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Pacific University's concentration in health-related fields. Psychology, General is the largest program with 43 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $62,484, representing 1.2× the national benchmark for the field. The Biology, General program graduates 42 students earning $53,092, and the The Kinesiology program graduates 42 students earning $56,053. Together, these programs anchor the institution's outcomes in fields where employer demand remains strong and career pathways are well-established across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
