Pacific University situated in Portland, Oregon, was started in 1849 as a school to provide educational opportunities to children who had been orphaned. Pacific is a small, private university with a blend of Liberal Arts, Education and Health Care. Around 3,000 students study each year at their colleges and schools, namely, Arts & Sciences, Education, Optometry, Health Professions, Dental Health Science, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Professional Psychology and Healthcare Administration.