63%

Acceptance Rate

$31,457

Avg.Financial Aid

001329

FAFSA Code

University of the Pacific

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    WASC

  • Website

    www.pacific.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    6,493

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

Located in Stockton, CA, University of the Pacific is a private university. The university covers an area of 175 acres. In 1851, University of the Pacific was founded. Notably, the official colors of the university are orange and black. Out of total 6,447 (2019) students enrolled at UP, 3,640 belong to undergraduate courses while 2,807 are postgraduate students. The school has a total of 431 full-time; 461 part-time academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Around 94% of the students are 24 and under at University of the Pacific. At UP around 38% are Asian, 22% are white, and 21% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 52% of the students are females and 48% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its 169 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Jamie Lee Curtis (Author, Actor), Bridget Marquardt (Television producer, Film Producer), Janet Leigh (Author, Actor), and Robert Culp (Television director, Screenwriter). The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. It also encourages its students to participate in athletics, as it helps in building character. UP offers a total of 168 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.), ACPE (American Council on Pharmaceutical Education), ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association), and NASM (National Association of Schools of Music). $463 million (2019) is the total value of endowment of the University of the Pacific.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Fax:

Address

3601 Pacific Ave

Rankings

It becomes easier for the aspirants to apply to a university and have their doubts regarding the same cleared if the university has a ranking. University of the Pacific has been ranked at the 238th position among other universities by Forbes. It is to be noted that Forbes decides on the rankings of the university based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    15th Jan

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    63%

  • SAT Range

    1120 - 1350

  • SAT/ACT

    Recommended

  • ACT Range

    22 - 30

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $35

  • Accept Common App

    Yes

Admission to the university is easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. The varsity has 3 admission thresholds. The admission process starts by filling up the form and submitting a fee of $35. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 1120-1360 to improve her chances. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 23 might also given admission but the average ACT score at University of the Pacific is 27. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 3601 Pacific Ave, Stockton, California 95211-0197, or call (209) 946-2011.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $29,819

  • Average Annual Cost

    $47,480

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $66,971

  • Other Fees

    $684

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $13,650

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $3,240

Total One Year Cost

$66,971

The next two things to keep in mind before applying to UP are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $70,300. This cost includes the average annual tuition cost ($49,588), books and supplies ($1,971), room and boarding ($13,408), and budget for other expenses ($4,495). If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

13:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

82%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

50%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$2,669

Faculty Overview

58%

Male Professors

42%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Business Administration, Management...

    151 Graduates

  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

    74 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    73 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    52 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering

    41 Graduates

  • Dental Support Services and Allied...

    31 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    30 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    30 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering

    41 Graduates

  • Dental Support Services and Allied...

    31 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    30 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    30 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    27 Graduates

  • Civil Engineering

    20 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    17 Graduates

  • Electrical, Electronics and Communi...

    16 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    16 Graduates

  • Music

    16 Graduates

  • Sociology

    16 Graduates

  • Area Studies

    15 Graduates

  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

    15 Graduates

  • Communication Disorders Sciences an...

    15 Graduates

  • Engineering-Related Fields

    13 Graduates

  • Economics

    12 Graduates

  • Biomedical/Medical Engineering

    11 Graduates

  • Computer Engineering

    10 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    9 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    9 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    8 Graduates

  • Applied Mathematics

    8 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    7 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    7 Graduates

  • Human Resources Management and Serv...

    6 Graduates

  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Prof...

    6 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    5 Graduates

  • Engineering Physics

    5 Graduates

  • History

    5 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    5 Graduates

  • East Asian Languages, Literatures,...

    3 Graduates

  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts

    3 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    3 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    2 Graduates

  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

    2 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    2 Graduates

  • Social Sciences, General

    2 Graduates

  • Arts, Entertainment,and Media Manag...

    1 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    1 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    1 Graduates

  • Physics

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

3,701

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

36%

Full-time / Part-time

97% / 3%

Students Gender

Male

48%

US National: 44%

Female

52%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

23%

Unknown

3%

Black

3%

Hispanic

21%

Two or more races

6%

Non Resident alien

7%

Asian

37%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

9%

Out Of State

86%

In State

5%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$72,621 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 76% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

76%

Undergrads in College Housing

44%

Averege Housing Cost

N/A

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Tigers

School Colors

orange and black

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

152

Total Female Athletes

164

Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

N/A

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Golf

Soccer

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Water Polo

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Field Hockey

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Water Polo

Beach Volleyball

Campus Security

The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $13,408 per year for living on campus. At University of the Pacific, students are offered well-cooked food keeping in mind their health and nutritional requirements. Additionally, the university offers a wide assortment of dining and meal options to the students. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At UP, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 48% and 52%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$51,700/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$71,700/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$13,250 - $27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$138 - $280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

98%

Average Aid Per Year

$31,457

Students Receiving Federal Grants

39%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,167

Students Receiving State Aid

45%

Average Aid Per Year

$8,451

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

98%

Average Aid Per Year

$25,566

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$40,697

$30K - $48K

$40,113

$48K - $75K

$36,424

$75K - $110K

$32,853

> $110K

$23,782

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$2,703,354

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$14,682,838

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at UP to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average financial aid at University of the Pacific is around $25,894 and the federal grant is $5,267. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $8,184, while the institutional aid is $25,894. At UP, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $2,703,354 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $14,682,838.

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