Pacific University was founded in 1849 and is located 20 minutes west of Portland, Oregon. Of Pacific's 3213 students, 1728 are enrolled in graduate or professional programs including: Athletic Training, Audiology, Business, Dental Hygiene, Gerontology, Healthcare Administration, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Professional Psychology, Social Work, Speech-Language Pathology and Teacher Education.