Pacific Union College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. median debt is moderately high. solid earnings of $61,700 within 10 years.
About This School
Pacific Union College is a private nonprofit institution located in Angwin, California with approximately 805 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 47% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $41,008 per year. The graduation rate is 58%, and the typical graduate earns $61,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Pacific Union College (PUC) is a private Seventh-day Adventist liberal arts college in Angwin, California. It is the only four-year college in Napa County, and the twelfth oldest institution of higher education in California. As a coeducational residential college with an almost exclusively undergraduate student body, most of those who attend the college are four-year students living on campus.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: while the 88% freshman retention rate suggests students generally feel good about their first year, only 51% actually graduate — meaning nearly half of students who enroll don't finish, which is a serious concern worth pressing the school on. On the financial side, $27,500 in median debt against $61,700 in earnings a decade out is a reasonable trade-off if you do complete your degree. Worth considering if you're drawn to a tight-knit Seventh-day Adventist community in a beautiful Napa County setting, but have an honest conversation about the supports available to help you stay on track to graduation.
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Gap: 6% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (805 undergraduates).
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