Pacific University
- Private
Pacific University: international tuition 60,100 USD per year, one-year total cost 79,856 USD, acceptance rate 89.6%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.
Pacific University automatically considers admitted international students for a renewable merit scholarship of up to $40,000 per year with no separate application, but offers no full-ride award. The pages are silent on need-based aid, need-blind admission and CSS Profile for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 89.6% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 480–630, Math 420–610, ACT 18–29. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 110+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 79,856 USD, before any scholarship. 9 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/8. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Pacific University?
International tuition is 60,100 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 79,856 USD.
Does Pacific University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Pacific University automatically considers admitted international students for a renewable merit scholarship of up to $40,000 per year with no separate application, but offers no full-ride award. The pages are silent on need-based aid, need-blind admission and CSS Profile for international students.
What English scores does Pacific University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.
What is the acceptance rate at Pacific University?
The acceptance rate is 89.6%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
The university combines tuition and fees in one amount and does not list tuition separately.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesThe international page says international students are automatically considered for merit scholarships after admission, with no separate application mentioned, so it is Yes.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages say nothing about whether admission decisions for international applicants consider ability to pay, so need-blind status cannot be determined.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo page mentions the CSS Profile or a separate aid form for international students (only the FAFSA for Pacific Grants), so it is Unclear.
Scholarships at this school
Art, Design & Art History Talent AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Separate application requiredSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: March 1 prior to the start of the academic year
Dance ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Application method unclearSchool page
The page describes this dance scholarship and audition but does not confirm that international students can receive it.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: March 1 prior to the start of the academic year.
Dance Talent ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page does not mention international students, so eligibility is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: March 1 prior to the start of the academic year
Forensics/Speech & Debate Talent AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page does not mention international students, so eligibility is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: March 1 prior to the start of the academic year
Music ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Separate application requiredSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: March 1 prior to the start of the academic year
Pacific GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
The page only says it is need-based and requires the FAFSA, with no mention of international students, so it is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Pacific GrantsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
Pacific Grants are based on financial need but require the FAFSA; the page does not confirm that international students can file it or receive the grant.
Pacific Merit Scholarship (International Student Merit Scholarship)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page describes a generic automatic merit scholarship for international students but never names the 'Pacific Merit Scholarship' or 'International Student Merit Scholarship', so that specific award is not confirmed.
- Renewable in later years
Pacific Merit ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
This merit scholarship considers incoming students, but the page does not say whether international students, including Vietnamese students, are eligible.
Senior Preview Scholarship DayIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Theatre and Applied Theatre Talent ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page does not mention international students, so eligibility is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: See application for deadlines
Tom McCall FellowshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: March 1st prior to the start of the academic year
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
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Application requirements
- English proficiencyRequired
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Deadlines
- Financial aid deadlineFinancial aidabout258days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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