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Pacific Union College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 1,200
Religious affiliation Protestant
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 58%
Students retention rate 61%
On-time graduation rate 40%

Located in Angwin, California, PUC-Angwin is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. PUC-Angwin operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

Pacific Union College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, PUC-Angwin emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at PUC-Angwin is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at PUC-Angwin is 61% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at PUC-Angwin do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

57.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$32,103

Cost of attendance at Pacific Union College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$32,103

Cost of attendance at Pacific Union College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Pacific Union College received on average $22,072 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$22,072
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 68 43% $4,513 $306,881
Other Federal Grant 68 43% $6,257 $425,493
State Grant/Scholarships 49 31% $6,922 $339,183
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 155 99% $17,281 $2,678,622
Total Grant & Scholarships 156 99% $22,072 $3,443,298

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pacific Union College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Pacific Union College students is 39.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.9%.

39.6%

  • asian 50.8% 31 students
  • African American 16.7% 5 students
  • white 40.4% 21 students
  • unknown 25.0% 2 students
  • hawaiian 75.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 38.0% 27 students
  • International Students 36.4% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 41.7% 5 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball California Pacific Conference
  • Track and Cross Country California Pacific Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Pacific Union College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Pacific Union College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)