# University of the Pacific

Stockton, CA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-the-pacific

University of the Pacific is a private nonprofit college in Stockton, CA with 3,204 undergraduates. It admits 71% of applicants, and admitted students average 1346 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $24,186 per year ($17,568 for families earning under $30,000). 73% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $88,053 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 71% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 5,763 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 5,467 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 590–710 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 593–770 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 23–32 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $73,184 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $24,186 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $17,568 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $20,526 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $19,519 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $24,916 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $35,741 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 3,204 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 73% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $88,053 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,500 (FY2024) |

## What University of the Pacific considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Required
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is University of the Pacific's acceptance rate?**

University of the Pacific admits 71% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for University of the Pacific?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 590–710 on SAT Reading and Writing and 593–770 on SAT Math; the average total is 1346.

**What ACT score do you need for University of the Pacific?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 23–32.

**Is University of the Pacific test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to University of the Pacific?**

In Fall 2023, 5,763 students applied to University of the Pacific and 5,467 were admitted; 773 enrolled.

**Does University of the Pacific consider legacy status?**

No. University of the Pacific reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does University of the Pacific require an essay?**

University of the Pacific reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does University of the Pacific cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $73,184 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,186.

**What is University of the Pacific's graduation rate?**

73% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 120883. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology
