University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA · Private · Large city · Pacific · Pacific University · U. Pacific · U. of Pacific · UOP · Univ. of Pacific · University of Pacific
Private institution in Stockton, CA · 3,247 undergraduates · 95% acceptance rate · $78,445 median earnings 10 years after entry.
- Top 8%Median earnings, 10 years after entry
- Top 10%Median earnings, 6 years after entry
- Top 16%Full-time retention
- Top 19%Average SAT
Stats
College Scorecard figures, each with where this school sits nationally among institutions that report the same measure. A dash means the school does not report it.
Cost
- Average net price
- $25,9261,554th cheapest of 1,985 reporting
- In-state tuition & fees
- $55,3401,893rd cheapest of 2,042 reporting
- Out-of-state tuition & fees
- $55,3401,891st cheapest of 2,042 reporting
- Cost of attendance
- $68,1731,808th cheapest of 1,985 reporting
- Median graduate debt
- $19,500574th lowest of 1,880 reporting
Outcomes
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry
- $78,445155th highest of 1,969 reporting
- Median earnings, 6 years after entry
- $62,672198th highest of 1,964 reporting
- Graduation rate (4-year)
- 67.8%506th highest of 2,031 reporting
- Full-time retention
- 88.6%289th highest of 1,853 reporting
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 94.9%1,404th most selective of 1,608 reporting
- Average SAT
- 1303191st highest of 1,024 reporting
- Median ACT
- 28177th highest of 954 reporting
Campus
- Undergraduates
- 3,247658th largest of 2,162 reporting
- Student-faculty ratio
- 14.0:11,172nd smallest of 2,159 reporting
- Pell Grant share
- 34.3%983rd highest of 2,140 reporting
Nearest large-hub airport: 63 mi (SFO)
On 2 of our 111 lists
Every published ranking this school appears on, with its rank there.
Applying
- EANov 15
- RDJan 15
- Common App member
- Yes
- Application fee
- $55
- Personal essay
- Required
- Writing supplement
- No
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Best-paying fields of study
Median earnings one and two years after graduating, by field. Showing 12 of 51 reported programs.
| Field | Level | 1 yr | 2 yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering, GeneralEngineering | bachelors | $78,343 | — |
| Engineering-Related FieldsEngineering Technology | bachelors | $77,213 | $69,338 |
| Computer EngineeringEngineering | bachelors | $76,460 | $74,017 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsHealth Professions | bachelors | $75,623 | — |
| Civil EngineeringEngineering | bachelors | $71,015 | $68,778 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringEngineering | bachelors | $63,005 | — |
| Mechanical EngineeringEngineering | bachelors | $61,516 | $52,107 |
| Computer Science | bachelors | $55,512 | $62,260 |
| Biomedical/Medical EngineeringEngineering | bachelors | $53,358 | $33,993 |
| Human Resources Management and ServicesBusiness | bachelors | $53,358 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness | bachelors | $49,646 | $52,733 |
| EconomicsSocial Sciences | bachelors | $48,823 | $44,356 |
Campus facts
- Founded in 1851source
- Athletic nickname: "Tigers"source
- Competes in NCAA Division Isource
- Formerly known as "College of the Pacific" (1911–1961)source
- Formerly known as "University of the Pacific" (1852–1911)source
- Formerly known as "California Wesleyan College (1851)"source
- Religious affiliation: United Methodist Churchsource
- Plays for the "Victory Bell" (since 1895)source
- Fight song: ""UoP Fight Song""source
- Notable alum: Jamie Lee Curtissource
- Notable alum: Janet Leighsource
- Notable alum: Dave Brubecksource
- Notable alum: Arif Alvisource
- Notable alum: Jo Van Fleetsource
Athletics — 12 sports
NCAA Division I without football · NCAA Division I
Athletic scholarships allowed · Athletic aid $7,558,608 (M $3,360,342 · W $4,198,266)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Self-reported EADA participants (2024-2025). Athletic aid is institution-level, not per sport.
Key links
- Official websitepacific.edu
- College ScorecardFederal source for every figure above (UNITID 120883)
- Compare colleges in CARe-score with your weights
- The Most Selective Colleges in CaliforniaEvery eligible four-year in this state, ranked by published admission rate
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- Sports directoryAll 12 EADA programs at this school
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