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About University of the Pacific

private doctoral universitypremed and health focushigh acceptance ratemedium sized campuscalifornia central valley

University of the Pacific is a private university in Stockton, CA, known for its premed and health focus, high acceptance rate, and medium sized campus. With an acceptance rate of 93%, Pacific is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 847 students each year. Pacific is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1220–1453, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Pacific offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $41,196 per year; the sticker price of $70,526 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of the Pacific acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

93%
Overall Accept Rate
2.00
Typical Admitted GPA
1337
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1220 – 1453 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of the Pacific

Essay Strategy
Pacific rates essays as one of its top admissions factors, so treat your personal statement as the most important part of your application and make sure it reflects a genuine, specific story rather than a broad overview of your achievements.
Extracurriculars
Pacific emphasizes hands on learning and internship readiness, so highlight any work experience, community involvement, or projects in your activities list that show you are ready to connect classroom learning with real world practice, especially if those experiences tie to your intended major.

Financial Aid & Cost

What University of the Pacific actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$71k/yr$17.0k
30k-48k~$71k/yr$18.2k
48k-75k~$71k/yr$19.2k
75k-110k~$71k/yr$24.3k
110k+~$71k/yr$38.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

68%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$63k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
3,420
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

34%Asian
28%Hispanic
14%White
7%Unknown / Unreported
7%International
6%Two or More Races
3%Black / African American
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%American Indian / AK Native
Gender45% Men · 55% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status93% Citizens and Immigrants · 7% International
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