Warner Pacific University

www.warnerpacific.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$20,050

3.99% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$18,402

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

58.5%

825 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

350

93.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

79.4%

50 Graduates

About

Warner Pacific University is a higher education institution located in Multnomah County, OR. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Warner Pacific University were Registered Nursing (57 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (11 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (11 degrees).

In 2023, 136 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Warner Pacific University. 66.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (50 degrees), 1.19 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (42 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Warner Pacific University is $20,050, which is $−9,230 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Warner Pacific University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 320 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Warner Pacific University is $20,050, which is $9,230 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,402.

In 2023, 80% of undergraduate students attending Warner Pacific University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$20,050

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Warner Pacific University was $20,050. The cost of tuition at Warner Pacific University is $−9,230 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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

Average Net Price

$18,402

2023 Value

22.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Warner Pacific University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,402. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Warner Pacific University grew by 22.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Warner Pacific University (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

$10,966

Room and Board

$176

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Warner Pacific University was of $10,966 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.48% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $176. The cost of books and supplies increased by 10% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Warner Pacific University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 11.1% with respect to 2022, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Warner Pacific University (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 Warner Pacific University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 320 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

Warner Pacific University received 825 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 89.2% annual growth. Out of those 825 applicants, 483 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 58.5% acceptance rate.

There were 350 students enrolled at Warner Pacific University in 2023.

Warner Pacific University has an overall enrollment yield of 5.38%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

58.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

483

Accepted Out of 825

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Warner Pacific University was 58.5% (483 admissions from 825 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 72.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 89.2%, while admissions grew by 53.3%.

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

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Warner Pacific University in 2022 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

Warner Pacific University had a total enrollment of 350 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Warner Pacific University is 328 students and the part-time enrollment is 22. This means that 93.7% of students enrolled at Warner Pacific University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Warner Pacific University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33.4% White, 31.4% Hispanic or Latino, 13.4% Black or African American, 13.4% Asian, 3.43% Two or More Races, 2.29% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 1.71% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Warner Pacific University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (17.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (14.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

93.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Warner Pacific University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 350 students. The full-time enrollment at Warner Pacific University is 328 and the part-time enrollment is 22. This means that 93.7% of students enrolled at Warner Pacific University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

77%

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 Warner Pacific University was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Warner Pacific University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
117 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
110 enrolled students
Black or African American
47 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Warner Pacific University is 33.4% White, 31.4% Hispanic or Latino, 13.4% Black or African American, 13.4% Asian, 3.43% Two or More Races, 2.29% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 1.71% 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 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, 2 students (0.571%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 44 more women than men received degrees from Warner Pacific University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Warner Pacific University is white (50 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (42 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Warner Pacific University is Registered Nursing (57 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (11 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (11 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Warner Pacific University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (9 degrees), and Health (59 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 Warner Pacific University are Registered nurses (1,553,923 people), Physicians (519,091 people), Other managers (236,523 people), Medical & health services managers (221,228 people), and Pharmacists (200,996 people).

The most specialized majors at Warner Pacific University in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (9 degrees), Health (59 degrees), Biology (11 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (1 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 Warner Pacific University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Warner Pacific University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (9 degrees), Health (59 degrees), Biology (11 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (1 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Warner Pacific University are Justice, public order, & safety activities (354,128 people), Elementary & secondary schools (249,995 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (155,113 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (134,939 people), and Individual & family services (132,843 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
57 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
11 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
11 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Warner Pacific University was Registered Nursing with 57 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Warner Pacific University, which is 0.511 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (90).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Warner Pacific University in Registered Nursing, which is 0.239 times less than the 46 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Warner Pacific University in Registered Nursing, which is 4.18 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 26% of students graduating from Warner Pacific University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Warner Pacific University is Female 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, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
50 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
42 degrees awarded
Black or African American
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Warner Pacific University is white (50 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (42 degrees).

1.47% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
38 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
24 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Warner Pacific University is white female (38 degrees awarded). There were 1.58 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (24 degrees).

Operations

Warner Pacific University has an endowment valued at nearly $15.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 839k (5.48%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Warner Pacific University had a total salary expenditure of 17.9M. Warner Pacific University employs 9 Assistant professors, 8 Associate professors and 4 Professors. Most academics at Warner Pacific University are Male Assistant professor (5), Female Associate professor (5), and Female Assistant professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Warner Pacific University are: Management, with 25 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 13 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees.

Endowment

$15.3M

2023 Endowment

15.7%

decline from 2022

Warner Pacific University has an endowment valued at about $15.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Warner Pacific University declined 15.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $36.1M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Warner Pacific University (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: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$8.22M

2023 Salaries

7.31%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Warner Pacific University paid a median of $8.22M in salaries, which represents 45.8% of their overall expenditure ($17.9M) and a 7.31% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.47% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.32% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$1.47M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Warner Pacific University paid a total of $1.47M to 21 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.9% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

9 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

25 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Warner Pacific University were Assistant professor with 9 employees, Associate professor with 8 employees, and Professor with 4 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Warner Pacific University were Management with 25 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 13 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Warner Pacific University was Male Assistant professor with 5 employees, Female Associate professor with 5 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Warner Pacific University.

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