Pacific University

Pacific University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Forest Grove, Oregon. With a total enrollment of 3,937 students (IPEDS 2023), it is a mid-sized university that holds a quality score of 57.83 out of 100. The school reports a completion rate of 65% and a retention rate of 76% (IPEDS 2023).

Pacific University offers several health-focused programs relevant to vocational and professional training. These include a Physician Associate/Assistant program and an Athletic Training program, both at the bachelor's level, as well as a Health Care Administration/Management program at the associate's level. These programs prepare students for clinical and administrative roles in healthcare settings.

Located in the large suburban area of Forest Grove, approximately 25 miles west of Portland, Pacific University provides students access to both a close-knit campus environment and proximity to a major metropolitan healthcare market. The university serves students seeking professional healthcare credentials within a four-year institutional framework.