Pacific Union College

www.puc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,191

4.7% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$22,799

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

42.5%

1,323 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

938

76.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

51.8%

71 Graduates

About

Pacific Union College is a higher education institution located in Napa County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Pacific Union College were Registered Nursing (80 degrees awarded), General Health & Wellness (12 degrees), and Cinematography & Film Production (1 degrees).

In 2023, 228 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pacific Union College. 65.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (75 degrees), 1.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (58 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pacific Union College is $34,191, which is $4,911 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pacific Union College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 382 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Pacific Union College is $34,191, which is $4,911 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,799.

In 2023, 87% of undergraduate students attending Pacific Union College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,191

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Pacific Union College was $34,191. The cost of tuition at Pacific Union College is $4,911 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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

Average Net Price

$22,799

2023 Value

4.39%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Pacific Union College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,799. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Pacific Union College grew by 4.39%.

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

$13,529

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pacific Union College was of $13,529 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.38% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.4% 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

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Pacific Union College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 8.42% with respect to 2022, when 95% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pacific Union College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 382 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Pacific Union College received 1,323 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 3.01% annual growth. Out of those 1,323 applicants, 562 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 42.5% acceptance rate.

There were 938 students enrolled at Pacific Union College in 2023. 41% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Pacific Union College has an overall enrollment yield of 24.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

42.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

562

Accepted Out of 1,323

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pacific Union College was 42.5% (562 admissions from 1,323 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 48.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 3.01%, while admissions declined by 15%.

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 938 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Pacific Union College is 718 students and the part-time enrollment is 220. This means that 76.5% of students enrolled at Pacific Union College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pacific Union College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 29.2% Hispanic or Latino, 21.2% Asian, 18% White, 12.9% Two or More Races, 5.97% Black or African American, and 0.853% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pacific Union College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (19.2%), followed by Asian Female (14.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (12.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (50%), followed by Two or More Races Female (50%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pacific Union College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 938 students. The full-time enrollment at Pacific Union College is 718 and the part-time enrollment is 220. This means that 76.5% of students enrolled at Pacific Union College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% 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

88%

2023 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 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), 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 (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
274 enrolled students
Asian
199 enrolled students
White
169 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pacific Union College is 29.2% Hispanic or Latino, 21.2% Asian, 18% White, 12.9% Two or More Races, 5.97% Black or African American, and 0.853% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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, 87 students (9.28%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 70 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 (75 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (58 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Pacific Union College is Registered Nursing (80 degrees awarded), followed by General Health & Wellness (12 degrees) and Cinematography & Film Production (1 degrees).

In 2023, 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 Theology (5 degrees awarded), Health (136 degrees), and Biology (23 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 (1,550,949 people), Physicians (510,069 people), Other managers (317,979 people), Postsecondary teachers (219,075 people), and Medical & health services managers (213,305 people).

The most specialized majors at Pacific Union College in 2023 are Theology (5 degrees awarded), Health (136 degrees), Biology (23 degrees), Language & Linguistics (3 degrees), and Communications (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Pacific Union College are Theology (5 degrees awarded), Health (136 degrees), Biology (23 degrees), Language & Linguistics (3 degrees), and Communications (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (1,654,208 people), Elementary & secondary schools (610,530 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (360,720 people), Outpatient care centers (341,474 people), and Offices of physicians (239,791 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 (2023)

Registered Nursing
41 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
17 degrees awarded
General Business
12 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pacific Union College was Registered Nursing with 41 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

149

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 79 degrees were awarded to men at Pacific Union College, which is 0.53 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (149).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Pacific Union College in Registered Nursing, which is 0.301 times less than the 93 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 93 degrees were awarded to men at Pacific Union College in Registered Nursing, which is 3.32 times more than the 28 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 25% of students graduating from Pacific Union College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Pacific Union College is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 9.86% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Asian
75 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
58 degrees awarded
White
50 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pacific Union College is asian (75 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (58 degrees).

2.19% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Asian Female
44 degrees awarded
White Female
41 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
40 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pacific Union College is asian female (44 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (41 degrees).

Operations

Pacific Union College has an endowment valued at nearly $32.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.45M (7.48%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Pacific Union College had a total salary expenditure of 47.6M. Pacific Union College employs 22 Professors, 22 Assistant professors and 11 Associate professors. Most academics at Pacific Union College are Female Assistant professor (16), Male Professor (13), and Female Professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pacific Union College are: Management, with 32 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 24 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 11 employees.

Endowment

$32.7M

2023 Endowment

4.88%

growth from 2022

Pacific Union College has an endowment valued at about $32.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Pacific Union College grew 4.88% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $18.7M 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

$14.1M

2023 Salaries

1.29%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Pacific Union College paid a median of $14.1M in salaries, which represents 29.6% of their overall expenditure ($47.6M) and a 1.29% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.06% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.78% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.7M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Pacific Union College paid a total of $3.7M to 57 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

22 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

32 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pacific Union College were Professor with 22 employees, Assistant professor with 22 employees, and Associate professor with 11 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pacific Union College were Management with 32 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 24 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pacific Union College was Female Assistant professor with 16 employees, Male Professor with 13 employees, and Female Professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pacific Union College.

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