Overview
Pacific Union College is a private, Christ-centered institution established in Napa Valley, California. While the college offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, the vast majority of students in attendance are undergraduates. PUC is part of Adventist Colleges Abroad’s consortium of colleges, which offers students the opportunity to study abroad extensively while earning credit at their home institution. Many programs in the college’s catalog require internships, theses, or studying abroad in order for students to graduate. Students attending PUC can take advantage of the school’s wide variety of facilities, such as the Rasmussen Art Gallery, Pacific Union College Church, and the back40 nature trails.
Acceptance Rate:
48%
Average Net Price:
$21,835
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1067
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $35,214 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $35,214 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,471 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 |
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
40%
Average Aid Per Year
$23,383
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,858
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$18,812
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
26%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$7619
44%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,858
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
67%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,455
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$21,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$266
Students receiving federal loans
67%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,455
Average Other Loans Per Year
$17,568
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Seventh Day Adventist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
1364
Students Applied
51%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
64
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | October 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$30
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
7%
Submitting ACT
35%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1067
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
Students Enrolled By GPA
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
870
Total Number of Undergrads
848
0
100
29%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
47%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
57
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
26%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
72%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
71%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Pioneers
School Colors
forest green and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
10
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$61,700
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$21,500
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$266
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingPUC is a beautiful campus with a strong academic program, friendly students and helpful faculty. You will learn a little bit of everything there is to know about the world and a whole lot about yourself.
Anonymous
PUC is a great school in a beautiful natural setting. The campus atmosphere is tranquil and inviting. All of the students seem friendly and welcoming and all of the professors and staff members seem helpful and encouraging
Emily from Bakersfield, CA
PUC is a school where you will feel very comfortable if you have been raised in the Adventist church, especially if you are familiar with the more conservative side of the church. On a small campus, you will definitely have a chance to get to know a lot of people. Dorm life is amazing, and the local activities are more varied than most people think.
Maggie from Riverside, CA
Pacific Union College is a school were a student can discover exactly who they are, and what they want to do for the rest of his or her life. It offers both educational and spiritual opportunities for students who are struggling to find a place in this world. This school is exceptional academically, and the people here are friendly and accepting.
Jeffrey from Miami, FL
The Professors are here to help you learn. They are very friendly and open to your suggestions, discussions, and questions. They want to help you succeed and therefore the school provides help if you ask.
Adbni from Highland, CA
It is an Adventist school that focuses of God, Academics, and other programs. The professors are great and actually care about you. There are people who care about you and the academic advisors here are great/
Seth from Santa Rosa, CA
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