University of the Pacific
Private college · Stockton, CA · 3,204 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
71%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1183–1480
ACT (middle 50%)
23–32
Average net price
$24,186
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$73,184
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
73%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of the Pacific?
University of the Pacific accepts about 71 of every 100 applicants (71%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1183 and 1480 on the SAT. A score at or above 1480 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1183, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 23–32.
The latest federal data says University of the Pacific is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of the Pacific's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of the Pacific cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $73,184 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $24,186 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $58,844 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$58,844
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$58,844
- Room & board$17,546
- Total cost of attendance$73,184
- Average net price after grants$24,186
Popular majors
Biology, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Health Professions & Nursing.
University of the Pacific FAQ
- What is University of the Pacific's acceptance rate?
- 71% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for University of the Pacific?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1183–1480. Aim for 1480 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for University of the Pacific?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 23–32.
- Is University of the Pacific test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of the Pacific is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of the Pacific's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of the Pacific cost?
- About $73,184 a year before aid; $24,186 on average after grants.
- What is University of the Pacific's FAFSA school code?
- 001329. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of the Pacific receives your information.
- What is University of the Pacific's graduation rate?
- 73% of students finish within six years.
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