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University of the Pacific
University of the Pacific says yes to 71.3% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $78,445 median earnings.
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University of the Pacific sits in Stockton proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 7% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, where graduates median $171,261 four years out. 36.1% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 3,204 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 88.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1160 and 1420 — below the CA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of the Pacific's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of the Pacific received 5,763 applications and admitted 5,467 (94.9%), with 773 enrolling.
You can apply to University of the Pacific without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1160 and 1420; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 580 | 650 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 650 | 730 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of the Pacific compares
| University of the Pacific | California median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 71.3% | 75.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $57,080 | $23,000 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $78,445 | $64,778 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of the Pacific: $78,445 median at year ten, versus $64,778 across California institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $57,080 regardless of where you're from. At University of the Pacific, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 3,204 undergrads, University of the Pacific is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
69% graduate within six years. Roughly 31% don't — ask a University of the Pacific tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of the Pacific
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $171,261 |
| Computer Science | $147,511 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $99,573 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $92,718 |
| Civil Engineering | $90,510 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $86,150 |
| Biology, General | $83,012 |
| Economics | $79,510 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $77,549 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,025 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $75,444 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $69,342 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $61,487 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $60,666 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,012 |
| Sociology | $58,275 |
| Psychology, General | $52,612 |
| Political Science and Government | $50,827 |
| Music | $43,093 |
Median earnings for these 19 University of the Pacific programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $78,445 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 37 additional University of the Pacific programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of the Pacific?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1160–1420 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 71.3% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of the Pacific's acceptance rate?
94.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 5,467 admitted from 5,763 applicants.
How much does University of the Pacific cost?
At University of the Pacific, published tuition is $57,080 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is University of the Pacific's ceiling, not a quote.
What do University of the Pacific graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $78,445 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in California
- Pepperdine University — 62.9% admitted
- Point Loma Nazarene University — 83.7% admitted
- Otis College of Art and Design — 81.8% admitted
- University of Redlands — 82.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.