Navigating how to finance your education can be an overwhelming process. That’s why we’re committed to making this process as clear as possible. There’s a big difference between the cost of your education (tuition, books, fees, living expenses, etc.) and what you’re actually expected to pay. That’s where financial aid comes in – it’s meant to reduce the gap!

Scholarships for Traditional Undergraduate Students:
To qualify for these scholarships, students must be admitted to the traditional undergraduate program, enroll full-time and be working toward their first Bachelor’s degree.

Warner Pacific Scholarship
Warner Pacific offers merit scholarships based on the student’s unweighted cumulative GPA and need-based scholarships are determined by the student’s FAFSA, ORSAA, or WPU Need Application’s SAI.

Unweighted GPA
(high school or transfer)
Award Amount
3.5+ $5,000
3.49 – 3.0 $3,500
2.99 – 2.75 $1,000
2.749 – 0 $0

At Warner Pacific, we believe a private Christian education should be accessible. Your scholarship will automatically renew each year, for up to four years (eight semesters), as long as you maintain satisfactory academic progress and are enrolled full-time.

Note: Spring-start students receive half of the annual scholarship amount in their first year; the full annual amount begins in the first full academic year.

Need-Based Scholarship

Students with an SAI between 0-10,000 will be awarded a $3,000. Remember to fill out your FAFSA, ORSAA, or WPU Need Application each academic year to determine your need-based scholarship eligibility.

Church Matching Scholarship
Warner Pacific University will match up to $500 each semester of church contributions toward education.   Church contribution required. Contribution must be received by the 10th day of each semester.  This scholarship is also available to part-time students and students working on their second Bachelor’s degree.   Download an informational letter for your church.

Athletic Scholarships
Students involved on intercollegiate athletic teams may be eligible for a scholarship to assist with attending university.  Contact the coach for additional information.  Minimum athletic scholarship amounts are similar to Warner Pacific Scholarship amounts.

City Builders Scholars
Warner Pacific is looking for diverse emerging leaders who love their community. City Builders Scholars are passionate about learning, eager to foster intercultural relationships, willing to step out of their comfort zones, are committed to serving those around them, and ready to make a difference on campus.

These scholars come to Warner Pacific University with a built-in support network, ready to engage the campus while pursuing their educational goals. The program is designed to meet the needs of these unique scholars, empowering them to follow their dreams and visions to impact their communities.

The City Builders Scholarship program is awarded to 10 undergraduate students. Each student will receive $2,500 each academic year they attend Warner Pacific University for up to four years. City Builder Scholars will act as ambassadors for the university through activities such assisting the Student Success and Engagement division with events such as: Knights Orientation, Career Fairs, etc. and/or attending university events with community members.

This program is currently full. Applications will reopen for the 26/27 school year.

Scholarships for Adult Learner and Graduate Students:
Warner Pacific awards scholarships to students entering the Adult Learning and Graduate programs through partnerships with non-profit and public organizations.  If you are currently working for one of the organizations listed, reach out to financial aid to see what scholarships are available:

Centennial School District
David Douglas School District
Dress for Success
Gresham Barlow School District
Kairos PDX
Parkrose School District
Reynolds School District
Volunteers of America

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Net Price Calculator

$12.3 million
in financial aid given to students annually
$2 million
in WPU scholarships awarded each year
$6,800
average total scholarship from WPU for first-time freshman