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Warner Pacific University

Warner Pacific University

Portland, OR · City · 375 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Warner Pacific University, nestled in the scenic Mt. Tabor neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, is a Christ-centered liberal arts institution widely recognized as the state's first federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution. The university is highly regarded for its hands-on, career-focused academic programs, particularly its competitive majors in nursing, business administration, education, and social work. On campus, students experience a diverse, tight-knit, and faith-integrated community that emphasizes social justice, equity, and active civic participation. What truly sets Warner Pacific apart is its "University in the City" ethos, which leverages its urban location to provide students with small class sizes, personalized mentorship, and direct connections to internships and service-learning opportunities throughout the Portland area.


Wikipedia:Warner Pacific University is a private Christian university in Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1937, the university is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and affiliated with the Church of God. The university's colors, both Warner Pacific Blue and Mt. Tabor Green, represent the natural beauty of the surrounding Portland environment, specifically the water and evergreen landscape.

Location
Portland, OR, 97215 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
PDX · Portland
6 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$38,948
Avg net price
$25,629
Room & board
$14,604
Tuition
$22,220
Books & supplies
$90/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$18,577
$30–48k
$27,432
$48–75k
$23,495
$75–110k
$30,169
$110k+
$32,393
Admissions
Admit rate
71%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

Warner Pacific University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
66%
4-yr on-time completion
25%
1st-yr retention
92%
Transfer-out rate
2%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
42%
Transferred
6%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
52%
Median earnings (6yr)
$45,660
Median earnings (10yr)
$55,204
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,279$30,897
Debt (90th percentile)
$45,980
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
48%
First-generation
47%
Median family income
$35,115
Independent students
58%
Avg age at entry
28.0
Part-time students
7%
Race & ethnicity
White
33%
Hispanic
31%
Black
12%
Asian
12%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
NH/PI
3%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$45,660
10 years after entry
$55,204
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing57
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness15
Biology, General11
Business Administration, Management and Operations11
Social Work9
Psychology, General6
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods5
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management3
Social Sciences, General3
Accounting and Related Services3
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication2
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services2
Criminal Justice and Corrections2
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions2
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries1
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Institutional
Endowment
$12M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$6,822/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,444
Federal loan rate
66%

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