Pioneer Pacific College: Narrative Description

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PIONEER PACIFIC COLLEGE C-9

27501 Southwest Parkway Ave.
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Tel: (503)682-3903
Admissions: (503)654-8000
Fax: (503)682-1514
Web Site: http://www.pioneerpacific.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, primarily 2-year, coed. Awards diplomas, transfer associate, and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1981. Setting: suburban campus with easy access to Portland. Educational spending 2003-04: $3028 per student. Total enrollment: 1,015. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 15:1. 752 applied, 84% were admitted. Full-time: 1,014 students, 74% women, 26% men. Part-time: 1 student, 100% men. Students come from 2 states and territories, 1 other country, 6% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 5% Hispanic, 3% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0.1% international, 64% 25 or older, 19% transferred in. Core. Calendar: continuous. Accelerated degree program, honors program, internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Option: international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, interview, CPAt. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $50. One-time mandatory fee: $150. Tuition: $8100 full-time, $180 per credit hour part-time. Mandatory fees: $150 full-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to program.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Social organizations: 1 open to all. Most popular organization: Phi Beta Lambda. Major annual event: annual picnic. College housing not available. 2,500 books. Operations spending 2003-04: $17,280. 300 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed.

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