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About Pacific Union College

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Pacific Union College is a private liberal arts college in Angwin, CA, known for its Seventh-day Adventist heritage, nursing and health focus, and small baccalaureate college. With an acceptance rate of 48%, Pacific Union College is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 112 students each year. Pacific Union College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 990–1200, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Pacific Union College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $24,581 per year; the sticker price of $45,123 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Pacific Union College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

48%
Overall Accept Rate
1095
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 990 – 1200 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Pacific Union College

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Application Strategy
Pacific Union College is a Seventh-day Adventist institution, so if you have a connection to Adventist faith or community, mention it clearly in your application because it genuinely matters to their admissions culture and campus fit evaluation.
Demonstrated Interest
PUC sits on Howell Mountain above Napa Valley and has a genuinely distinct residential campus culture centered on outdoor life and community, so if you visit or attend an open house, reference specific campus features like the observatory or hiking trails in your communications to show authentic interest.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Pacific Union College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$45k/yr$41.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

52%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$53k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
745
Undergrad Enrollment
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