Pacific Union College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$36,150

5.73% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$22,767

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

47.3%

1,313 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

974

77.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

44.5%

57 Graduates

About

Pacific Union College is a higher education institution located in Napa County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Pacific Union College were Registered Nursing (108 degrees awarded), General Health & Wellness (10 degrees), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (3 degrees).

In 2024, 280 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pacific Union College. 69.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (78 degrees), 1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (78 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pacific Union College is $36,150, which is $6,162 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Pacific Union College is $36,150, which is $6,162 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,767.

In 2024, 81% of undergraduate students attending Pacific Union College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$36,150

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pacific Union College was $36,150. The cost of tuition at Pacific Union College is $6,162 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pacific Union College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,767

2024 Value

0.14%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Pacific Union College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,767. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Pacific Union College grew by 0.14%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pacific Union College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,451

Room and Board

$938

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pacific Union College was of $14,451 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 6.82% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $938. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 18.6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pacific Union College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Pacific Union College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 6.9% with respect to 2023, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pacific Union College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Pacific Union College received 1,313 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0.756% annual growth. Out of those 1,313 applicants, 621 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 47.3% acceptance rate.

There were 974 students enrolled at Pacific Union College in 2024. 41% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Pacific Union College has an overall enrollment yield of 14%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

47.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

621

Accepted Out of 1,313

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pacific Union College was 47.3% (621 admissions from 1,313 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 42.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 0.756%, while admissions grew by 10.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Pacific Union College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

41%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

41% of enrolled first-time students at Pacific Union College in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Pacific Union College had a total enrollment of 974 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Pacific Union College is 755 students and the part-time enrollment is 219. This means that 77.5% of students enrolled at Pacific Union College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pacific Union College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 16% Two or More Races, 15.8% White, 4.72% Black or African American, 1.03% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.205% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Pacific Union College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (18.3%), followed by Asian Female (13.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (12.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (25%), followed by White Female (25%) and Two or More Races Female (12.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pacific Union College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 974 students. The full-time enrollment at Pacific Union College is 755 and the part-time enrollment is 219. This means that 77.5% of students enrolled at Pacific Union College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.4% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pacific Union College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

89%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pacific Union College was 89%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Pacific Union College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pacific Union College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
261 enrolled students
Asian
180 enrolled students
Two or More Races
156 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pacific Union College is 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 16% Two or More Races, 15.8% White, 4.72% Black or African American, 1.03% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.205% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 51.9% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 139 students (14.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 110 more women than men received degrees from Pacific Union College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pacific Union College is asian (78 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (78 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Pacific Union College is Registered Nursing (108 degrees awarded), followed by General Health & Wellness (10 degrees) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (3 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pacific Union College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (187 degrees awarded), English (5 degrees), and Biology (16 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pacific Union College are Registered nurses (1,613,504 people), Physicians (540,845 people), Other managers (350,674 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (309,506 people), and Postsecondary teachers (291,649 people).

The most specialized majors at Pacific Union College in 2024 are Health (187 degrees awarded), English (5 degrees), Biology (16 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (6 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (12 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pacific Union College are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Skincare specialists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Pacific Union College are Health (187 degrees awarded), English (5 degrees), Biology (16 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (6 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (12 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pacific Union College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,216,998 people), Elementary & secondary schools (880,850 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (707,361 people), Outpatient care centers (446,427 people), and Offices of physicians (420,744 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pacific Union College.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
108 degrees awarded
General Health & Wellness
10 degrees awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
3 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Pacific Union College was Registered Nursing with 108 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Pacific Union College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

195

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 85 degrees were awarded to men at Pacific Union College, which is 0.436 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (195).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pacific Union College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Pacific Union College in Registered Nursing, which is 0.31 times less than the 129 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 129 degrees were awarded to men at Pacific Union College in Registered Nursing, which is 3.23 times more than the 40 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 30% of students graduating from Pacific Union College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Asian
78 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
78 degrees awarded
White
68 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pacific Union College is asian (78 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (78 degrees).

3.21% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
55 degrees awarded
White Female
53 degrees awarded
Asian Female
46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pacific Union College is hispanic or latino female (55 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (53 degrees).

Operations

Pacific Union College has an endowment valued at nearly $32.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.62M (23.7%) compared to the 8.99% average return (4.98M on 55.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Pacific Union College had a total salary expenditure of 45.8M. Pacific Union College employs 21 Assistant professors, 18 Professors and 11 Associate professors. Most academics at Pacific Union College are Female Assistant professor (14), Male Professor (12), and Male Assistant professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pacific Union College are: Management, with 37 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 28 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 12 employees.

Endowment

$32.1M

2024 Endowment

2.03%

decline from 2023

Pacific Union College has an endowment valued at about $32.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Pacific Union College declined 2.03% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $23.4M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Pacific Union College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$13.6M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, Pacific Union College paid a median of $13.6M in salaries, which represents 29.6% of their overall expenditure ($45.8M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$3.44M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Pacific Union College paid a total of $3.44M to 51 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $556k (3.18%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pacific Union College were Management with 37 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 28 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 12 employees.

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