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University of the Pacific
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  • 4 Year
  • STOCKTON, CA

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Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B+
  2. Value
    grade A
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade B minus
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade A minus
  8. Location
    grade C minus
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade B minus
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

About

3601 PACIFIC AVE
STOCKTON, CA 95211
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
West Coast Conference
From University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific's alumni are among the top 2% of earners from all four-year colleges and universities in the nation. Graduate in 4 years — guaranteed — from Pacific. With personalized support for every student, accelerated health programs and a guaranteed pathway into law school, your learning journey will be transformative.

The connections you make at Pacific, from the network of professors to classmates to working professionals, will open doors to a transformative experience in which you will learn to lead in your field, gain the confidence to know you’ll succeed and impact the community around you.

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University of the Pacific Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
January 15
Acceptance Rate
79%
SAT Range
1120-1380
ACT Range
24-32
Application Fee
$55
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$21,311 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$35,732 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
6:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
86%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 92 responses
70%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 113 responses
52%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 113 responses

Majors

Four-Year Graduation Guarantee

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At University of the Pacific, students in most majors are guaranteed to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in four years. Students work closely with their academic advisor to register for courses to progress from start to finish in four years. Our personalized, supportive and collaborative environment is designed to help students complete a degree in four years to enter the workforce more quickly.

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
3,202 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
92
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
37%
Varsity Athletes
10%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 72 responses
  • Studious yet social
    57%
  • Studious
    18%
  • Driven
    13%
  • Arrogant
    6%
  • Nerdy
    3%
  • Stressed
    3%
  • Outgoing
    1%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
75%
Poll
48%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 133 responses
Poll
55%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 150 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 80 responses
  • Expensive
    41%
  • Good
    11%
  • Gateway to oppertunities
    9%
  • Quiet
    9%
  • Eh..... but its still fun
    5%
  • Home away from home
    5%
  • Diverse
    4%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$71,700 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
69%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
73%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 64 responses

University of the Pacific Reviews

Rating 3.67 out of 5  1,336 reviews
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