Stockton,
CA
About Pacific
University of the Pacific is a private, nonprofit institution in the suburb of Stockton, California. Pacific was founded in 1851. The college enrolls around 6,066 students per year, including 3,306 undergrad students.
Pacific Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Pacific. Around 79% of applicants get into Pacific each year. Out of 10,901 applications received in 2022, 8,645 students were offered admission.
| University of the Pacific Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 79% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 28.9% |
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University of the Pacific is locatedin the town of Stockton, California, in Sacramento.
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College Info
Pacific Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Jul 21
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Pacific is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Pacific is Jul 21.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Pacific ACT Scores
ACT Range
24 - 32
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
32 and Above
24 to 32
24 and Less
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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Pacific is 26. Students with an ACT score of 32 and above have a good chance of getting into Pacific. Students with an ACT score that falls between 24 and 32 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 24 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
Pacific SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1120 - 1380
Math SAT Range
560 - 700
Reading SAT Range
560 - 680
Pacific Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$67,502
In State$67,502
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at Pacific is like? There are approximately 6,066 students enrolled at Pacific, including 3,306 undergraduate students and 2,760 graduate students. 96% percent of students attend school full-time, 92% percent are from CA and 8% percent of students are from other states.
96%
Full Time4%
Part Time92%
In State8%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
6,066
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
79%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$52,352
Out-of-State
$52,352
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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