University of the Pacific - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into University of the Pacific

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

93.2%

Admission Difficulty for University of the Pacific
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Very High
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at UOP is 93.2%. Its admission rate is the 92nd lowest in California.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UOP and can you get accepted?

University of the Pacific is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 5,492 out of the 5,891 who applied were admitted.

University of the Pacific typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.58. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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93% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of the Pacific you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.58 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1270 on the SAT
Score 29 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

UOP GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.58

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into University of the Pacific?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into UOP are to have around a 3.58 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.58 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as UOP accepts 93% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at UOP is 3.58 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #44 in California for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since UOP is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted University of the Pacific students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	7.6%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	33.1%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	26.6%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	13.9%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	11.7%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	6.6%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	0.5%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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UOP SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of the Pacific. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 26% of students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1120-1423

Applicants Submitting SAT

26%

SAT Scores for University of the Pacific
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	560
Math 25th Percentile	560
Composite 25th Percentile	1120

SAT Scores for University of the Pacific
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	680
Math 75th Percentile	743
Composite 75th Percentile	1423
Average SAT Score	1270

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to University of the Pacific?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at UOP is 1270 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1120-1423. Students who get into University of the Pacific score in the top 37 percent of all SAT test takers.. UOP ranks #25 in the state of California and #226 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1270 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. UOP regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1120 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1120, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 970, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

University of the Pacific is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1270 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1271, you have around a 93% chance of being admitted. A 1423 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 96% chance of getting in.

University of the Pacific admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1423 and Above	Good	>96%
1271 to 1423	Avg +	93%-96%
1120 to 1271	Avg -	88%-93%
969 to 1120	Reach	79%-88%
Less than 969	Low	<79%

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UOP ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

25-33

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for University of the Pacific
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	25
Math 25th Percentile	26
Composite 25th Percentile	25

ACT Scores for University of the Pacific
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	34
Math 75th Percentile	34
Composite 75th Percentile	33
Average ACT Score	29

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into UOP?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to UOP is 29, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 25 and 33. The school ranks #22 in California and #157 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 29. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 25 and score in the score in the top 22 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 21.

8 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of the Pacific.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as University of the Pacific is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into UOP for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 29 score has around 93% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 96% with a 33 ACT score.

University of the Pacific admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
33 and Above	Good	>96%
29 to 33	Avg +	93%-96%
25 to 29	Avg -	87%-93%
21 to 25	Reach	79%-87%
Less than 21	Low	<79%

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High School Class Rank

67% of University of the Pacific freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 36% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of the Pacific students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	36%
Top 25% of class	67%
Top 50% of class	92%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

University of the Pacific admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	3,572	2,313	5,891
Accepted	3,333	2,154	5,492
Acceptance Rate	93%	93%	93%
Enrolled	461	385	847
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	14%	18%	15%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

Applicants have 68 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of the Pacific is $55.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of the Pacific and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of the Pacific Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Required to be considered for admission

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of the Pacific
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because University of the Pacific is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.58 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1270 and ACT of 29 will almost guarantee your admission.