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University of the Pacific
Stockton,
CA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate79%
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About Pacific
University of the Pacific is a private, nonprofit university in the suburb of Stockton, California. Pacific was founded in 1851. The university currently enrolls around 6,066 students a year, including 3,348 undergraduate students.
Pacific Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Pacific. Around 79% of applicants get into Pacific each year. In 2022, 10,901 students applied to Pacific and 8,645 were admitted.
| 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 located in the town of Stockton, California, near 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 SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1120 - 1380
Math SAT Range
560 - 700
Reading SAT Range
560 - 680
Pacific Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$73,153
In State$73,153
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$54,506
$54,506
Fees
$834
$834
Housing
$16,688
$16,688
Books
$1,125
$1,125
Student Life
Wondering what life at Pacific is like? There are approximately 6,066 students enrolled at Pacific, including 3,348 undergraduate students and 2,718 graduate students. 95% percent of students attend school full-time, 92% percent are from CA and 8% percent of students are from other states.
95%
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%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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