B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B+
  2. Value
    A-
  3. Diversity
    A
  4. Campus
    B+
  5. Athletics
    C
  6. Party Scene
    C
  7. Professors
    B
  8. Location
    C-
  9. Dorms
    A-
  10. Campus Food
    A-
  11. Student Life
    A-
  12. Safety
    A-
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Pacific Union College is ...
Private not-for-profit, Adventist
Athletic Division
NAIA Division II
Athletic Conference
California Pacific Conference
Address
One Angwin Avenue
Angwin, CA 94508
Website
puc.edu

Pacific Union College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
45%
SAT Range
850-1130
ACT Range
18-23
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for Pacific Union College

Cost

Net Price
$23,853/ year
National
$15,403
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $18,454/ year
  • $30-48k
    $17,253/ year
  • $49-75k
    $21,921/ year
  • $76-110k
    $23,607/ year
  • $110k+
    $28,814/ year

Academics

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
90%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.30 responses
87%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.30 responses
70%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.30 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Nursing
    148 Graduates
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
    41 Graduates
  • Business
    27 Graduates
  • Communications
    25 Graduates
  • Biology
    21 Graduates
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
    20 Graduates
  • Spanish Language and Literature
    11 Graduates
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    10 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    10 Graduates
  • Cinematography and Video Production
    8 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,358Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
9%
Pell Grant
42%
Varsity Athletes
6%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 17 responses
Report
  • Studious
    53%
  • Fun loving
    24%
  • Intelligent
    18%
  • Nosy
    6%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
99%
Poll
95%
of students say they don't have Greek life.43 responses
Poll
56%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.68 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 17 responses
Report
  • Community
    53%
  • Passionate
    35%
  • Family
    12%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$48,600/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
44%
National
48%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%
83%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.23 responses
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Pacific Union College Reviews

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PUC is a great school. I feel that gives pre-professional students, especially med and dent, an extra leg up for getting into Loma Linda because of the formal interviews that take place on campus.
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Pacific Union College is a great school. What makes it so terrific is the sense of community. As a Seventh Day Adventist, I've found a place where I belong. I have met people, students as well as faculty, that will be friends for life. This community approach is translated in the academic realm as well. Classes are small, open, and I do not find it difficult to ask questions or express opinions. The course load is challenging but well worth it. I would recommend PUC to anyone preparing to attend college.
Very diverse campus and the professors are always trying to help you. Their doors are always open. Being a christian campus, there are a lot of spiritual events. The campus itself is very beautiful and there are a lot of ways to be active on campus.