University of the Pacific

Stockton, CA · Large city

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Acceptance rate
71.3%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$25,447
Sticker price $71,515
Graduation rate
69%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$78,445
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
71.3%
Applicants (fall 2023)
5,763
Admitted (fall 2023)
5,467
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
773
Yield (admitted who enroll)
14%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
95%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
94%
SAT reading, middle 50%
590–710
SAT math, middle 50%
593–770
ACT composite, middle 50%
23–32
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
27% / 5%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
required
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$17,004
Family income $30–48k$18,152
Family income $48–75k$19,209
Family income $75–110k$24,323
Family income $110k+$38,662
Full sticker price (per year)
$71,515
Tuition & fees – in-state
$57,080
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$57,080
Median debt at graduation
$19,500
Students with federal loans
40%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
69%
Freshmen who return for year 2
88%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$51,476
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$78,445

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
3,204
Graduate students
3,695
Student-to-faculty ratio
13 : 1
Women
55%
Students receiving Pell grants
36%
Full-time faculty
55%

Undergraduate diversity

Asian34%
Hispanic29%
White14%
Unknown7.4%
International7.0%
Two or more5.7%
Black3.0%
Pacific Islander0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Biology & Biomedical Sciences22%
Business & Marketing13%
Engineering8.5%
Computer & Information Sciences7.6%
Health Professions6.9%
Communication & Journalism6.6%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness6.4%
Psychology6.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Christopher Callahan
Main phone
(209) 946-2011
Address
3601 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95211-0197

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.