Financial Aid Facts
No specific income level automatically disqualifies a family from consideration for financial aid. Family size, number of children in college, family assets, private K-12 tuition and other circumstances are also taken into account to determine eligibility. If you apply for financial aid, we'll be able to determine your eligibility and advise you of your award. The chart below shows statistics for 2011 freshman.
77%
The average proportion of "gift assistance" -- grants and scholarships that do not have to be repaid-- in Pacific financial aid packages. Federal work-study jobs accounted for 4% of total costs and federal student loans accounted for 19%.
$21,118,949
Total assistance awarded to first-year Pacific students who applied for aid for the 2011-12 academic year.
+80%
In 2010-11, more than 80% of undergraduate students enrolled at Pacific received financial assistance.
Average Awards to First-Year Pacific Students in 2011-12
| Income Range | Average Award | # of Awards | Award Range* |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0-$40,000 | $42,981 | 206 | $25,111 to $49,322 |
| $40,001-$80,000 | $27,793 | 200 | $23,246 to $46,212 |
| $80,001-$120,000 | $19,844 | 130 | $12,981 to $37,874 |
| $120,001-$160,000 | $16,822 | 90 | $ 5,500 to $25,791 |
| $160,001-$200,000 | $2,914 | 72 | $ 5,500 to $21,657 |
| Over $200,000 | $11,112 | 81 | $ 5,500 to $18,796 |
*Does not include full scholarship athletics awards.