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UOP Admission Overview

UOP admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year UOP admitted 71.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.58 GPA (A-) and SAT 1183-1480 / ACT 23-32. UOP is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UOP Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

71.3%

Admission Standards

Very High

Applicant Competition

Low

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Admission difficulty for University of the Pacific

Acceptance Rate

The UOP acceptance rate is 71.3%. Last year, 5,549 of 7,780 applicants were admitted. That is the 50th lowest acceptance rate in California.

Admission Selectivity

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

UOP is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

University of the Pacific typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.58. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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UOP GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.58

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.58

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at UOP typically have around a 3.58 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. UOP is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #44 in California for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled University of the Pacific freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

UOP SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1183-1480

Freshmen who sent SAT

21%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 590
  • Math 593
  • Composite 1183
SAT 25th percentile scores for University of the Pacific

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 710
  • Math 770
  • Composite 1480
SAT 75th percentile scores for University of the Pacific

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at UOP typically score around a 1330 SAT (middle 50% 1183–1480) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 90th percentile nationally. UOP ranks #20 in the state of California and #159 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1183 to 1480

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

UOP is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1330 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at University of the Pacific
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1480+ Above 75th >82%
1330 to 1480 Avg + 71%-82%
1183 to 1330 Avg - 56%-71%
Below 1183 Below mid-50 <56%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UOP ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

23-32

Freshmen reporting ACT

5%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 23
  • Math 24
  • Composite 23
ACT 25th percentile scores for University of the Pacific

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 33
  • Math 31
  • Composite 32
ACT 75th percentile scores for University of the Pacific

Average ACT

Incoming testers at UOP typically have around a 27 ACT (mid-50 23–32) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 85th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UOP places #27 among colleges in California for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 23 to 32

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to UOP without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 27.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at University of the Pacific
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
32+ Above 75th >83%
27 to 32 Avg + 71%-83%
23 to 27 Avg - 58%-71%
Below 23 Below mid-50 <58%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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 in the table below.

University of the Pacific admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,936 2,613 7,780
Accepted 3,442 2,007 5,549
Acceptance Rate 70% 77% 71%
Enrolled 446 315 766
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 16% 14%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

116

Applicants have 116 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2027.

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of the Pacific
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

UOP is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 71.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.58 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1183-1480); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=120883.

GPA calculator: University of the Pacific GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026