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Pacific Union College

#778 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Angwin, CA
  • 629 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B
  2. Value
    B+
  3. Diversity
    A+
  4. Campus
    C+
  5. Athletics
    C
  6. Party Scene
    D+
  7. Professors
    B-
  8. Location
    D
  9. Dorms
    B+
  10. Campus Food
    B+
  11. Student Life
    C+
  12. Safety
    A-
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Pacific Union is an above-average private, Christian college located in Angwin, California. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,077 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Pacific Union acceptance rate is 50%. Popular majors include Nursing, Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, and Business. Graduating 52% of students, Pacific Union alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $37,400.
About Pacific Union College...
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
50%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
950-1150
ACT Range
18-24
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$22,327/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $16,934/ year
  • $30-48k
    $19,627/ year
  • $49-75k
    $18,071/ year
  • $76-110k
    $20,996/ year
  • $110k+
    $26,323/ year
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Academics

Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
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
    159 Graduates
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
    49 Graduates
  • Business
    36 Graduates
  • Communications
    20 Graduates
  • Biology
    18 Graduates
  • Psychology
    14 Graduates
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    13 Graduates
  • Graphic Design
    9 Graduates
  • Spanish Language and Literature
    9 Graduates
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies
    9 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,077Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
9%
Pell Grant
37%
Varsity Athletes
6%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 17 responses
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  • Studious
    53%
  • Fun loving
    24%
  • Intelligent
    18%
  • Nosy
    6%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
96%
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
$50,200/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
52%
National
49%
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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Overall, it's a wonderful, positive campus seated in the very green area of Napa Valley. The air is wonderful, and the climate is comfortable. The teachers are good at what they do, and everyone is very kind and approachable. However, the cafeteria does not cater to all eating types (it's all vegetarian), it's very expensive, the town is so isolated that one needs a car to get to Napa (or anywhere else for that matter), and some Major programs are not as large as others. I would recommend this college to people going into a medical profession.
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I just finished my first quarter at Pacific Union College, and i must say i thoroughly enjoyed my time there. The ration between students and teachers makes it very convenient to ask help from a professor. I am a biology major looking to go to pharmacy school. The academic advisors are very helpful if you need help. The Dorm life is also very Good. There are many motivated students and seeing them be motivated also motivates you to do your best.
It is an overall great experience. There is a strong feeling of community and is a second home to me. I love that the campus have many activities to participate in such as movie and game nights, as well as, hiking trails and intramural sports.