Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Stockton, California |
| Online | pacific.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The University of the Pacific, located in Stockton, California, sits on a 175-acre campus in the Central Valley, approximately 80 miles east of San Francisco. Founded in 1851 as California's first chartered university, Pacific features collegiate Gothic-style architecture and maintains additional campuses in Sacramento and San Francisco. The private university is known for its accelerated programs, including the direct-entry dental program and pre-pharmacy tracks, while also offering comprehensive undergraduate programs in business, engineering, and music at its main campus. The institution provides traditional dormitory housing for undergraduates, with most first- and second-year students residing on campus, and competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Pacific Tigers, notably in water polo and volleyball.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UOP is rated within the top 26% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of the Pacific within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#161 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#126 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#21 in Best Colleges in California
#14 in Best Private Colleges in California
#110 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Value Colleges in California
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1120/1423 |
| ACT | 25/33 |
| GPA | 3.58 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $55 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,152 |
| Other Fees | $764 |
| Room and Board | $14,420 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,051 |
| Total One Year Cost | $72,305 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 17% |
| Biology | 13% |
| Engineering | 8% |
| Health Professions | 8% |
| Social Sciences | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=120883 IPEDS survey data for University of the Pacific.
Current students may use the University of the Pacific GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024