A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UOP are predominantly Asian with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 73% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
27%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
18%
|
| Asian |
35%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 53% more female students than male students enrolled at University of the Pacific with a gender ratio of 31% women to 20% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UOP has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
20%
|
| Women |
31%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,369
|
| Women |
2,089
|
UOP serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 83 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
83%
|
| Out of State |
10%
|
| Foreign |
6%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
33% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 5.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=120883 IPEDS survey data for University of the Pacific.
Last updated February 24, 2025