Warner Pacific University

Portland, Oregon

Private Nonprofit Bachelor's Programs

$21,010

In-State Tuition

82.1%

Graduation Rate

$55,204

Median Earnings

344

Enrollment

Warner Pacific University is a private institution in Portland, Oregon with 344 undergraduate students. For nursing students, the useful read is not just whether a program exists, but how its tuition, completion rates, debt, and earnings compare with nearby options.

In-state tuition is $21,010 compared with a Oregon nursing-school average of $16,257. The school reports a graduation rate of 82.1%, median earnings of $55,204, and median federal debt of $25,000.

Tuition vs State

$21,010

+$4,753

$21,010 is higher than the state average of $16,257.

Graduation vs State

82.1%

+35.3%

82.1% is higher than the state average of 46.8%.

Earnings vs State

$55,204

+$10,764

$55,204 is higher than the state average of $44,440.

Tuition rank: Cheapest 22% Graduation rank: Top 4% Value rank: Top 90%

About Warner Pacific University

Location	Portland, Oregon
Institution Type	Private Nonprofit
Highest Degree	bachelor
Website	www.warnerpacific.edu
In-State Tuition	$21,010
Out-of-State Tuition	$21,010
Total Enrollment	344
Acceptance Rate	58.6%
Graduation Rate	82.1%
Retention Rate	77.4%
Median Earnings (10 yrs after)	$55,204
Median Debt at Graduation	$25,000
Est. Monthly Loan Payment	$265
Pell Grant Recipients	46.4%
Students Receiving Loans	61.3%
Loan Default Rate	0.0%
Nursing Program	Available

Cost and Return Snapshot

Based on published tuition, median debt, and earnings data

4-Year Tuition

$84,040

Median Debt

$25,000

Monthly Payment

$265

Earnings / Debt

2.2x

A typical graduate debt load would equal about 0.5 years of post-payment earnings capacity using the reported median earnings and 10-year monthly payment estimate.

Affordability Context

46.4% of students receive Pell Grants, a useful signal for how often the school serves lower-income students. 61.3% of students take federal loans, so borrowing is common in the student body. The three-year loan default rate is 0.0%, which helps frame repayment risk alongside earnings and debt.

Cost and Outcomes Context

The value picture at Warner Pacific University depends on the relationship between price, borrowing, and outcomes. A simple four-year tuition estimate is $84,040, while the reported median debt is $25,000 with an estimated monthly payment of $265. These figures should be compared with aid offers and program-specific requirements before making a final decision.