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Pacific Union College

country rank  968
world rank  2926

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Overview

Founded in 1882, the Pacific Union College is a non-profit private multidisciplinary higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Angwin (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Pacific Union College (PUC) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Adventist religion. Pacific Union College (PUC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 143-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this US higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. PUC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Pacific Union College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Pacific Union College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Pacific Union College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

Pacific Union College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym PUC
Founded 1882
Motto Where Nature and Revelation Unite in Education
Colours
Mascot Pioneer Pete
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University Location

Address One Angwin Avenue
Angwin
94508-9707 California
United States
Pacific Union College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Pacific Union College Phone Number (707) 965 6313
Pacific Union College Fax Number (707) 965 6432
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Pacific Union College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Pacific Union College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Pacific Union College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Pacific Union College.



Pacific Union College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro) 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro)
International
students
30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro) 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Pacific Union College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Pacific Union College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 50-59% making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution is a Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among the above specific ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are considered but not required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Pacific Union College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Pacific Union College's Admission Office Admission Office

Enrollment Services, One Angwin Avenue
Angwin 94508-9707
(707) 965 6336
800 862 7080

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Pacific Union College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 500 to 999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Pacific Union College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.


Pacific Union College's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Pacific Union College's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Pacific Union College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a rural setting.


Pacific Union College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a quarters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into four distinct terms, or quarters, each typically lasting about 10 to 12 weeks, separated by three short breaks and one longer break.


Pacific Union College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Pacific Union College is Christian-Adventist Religious Affiliation

Christian-Adventist. Seventh Day Adventist - www.adventist.org


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Pacific Union College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Pacific Union College's Library
Pacific Union College's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 159,557 physical volumes, 6,174 physical media, 111,552 digital/electronic media and 73 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 16 full-time employees, including 0 librarians. Pacific Union College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Pacific Union College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Pacific Union College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,200 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Pacific Union College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Pacific Union College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Pacific Union College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Pacific Union College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Pacific Union College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Pacific Union College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Pacific Union College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Pacific Union College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Pacific Union College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: WASC Senior College and University Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1951


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Pacific Union College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • International Accreditation Council for Business Education
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Pacific Union College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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Free Online Courses

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