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University of the Pacific

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Stockton, California 95211-0197

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for biology

University of the Pacific is a private institution in Stockton with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1303, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.2K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $78,445 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,926.

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95%Acceptance
1303SAT Avg
3,247Students
14:1Student:Faculty
68%Grad Rate
$78,445Earnings 10yr
$25,926Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of the Pacific Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate94.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1303

Reading & WritingMid: 620
580690
MathMid: 630
580730

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2331

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

94.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1303

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$55,340
Room & Board$16,688
Books & Supplies$938
Total Cost of Attendance$68,173
Average Net Price$25,926
Median Debt at Graduation$19,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$207

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,716
$30–48K$17,411
$48–75K$20,169
$75–110K$26,422
$110K+$38,104

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,926

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,653

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

24

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (97)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,247
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
34%

Race & Ethnicity

White 16%
Black 3%
Hispanic 27%
Asian 34%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate67.8%
Freshman Retention88.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$62,672
8 Years$77,059
10 Years$78,445

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$78,600
Men
$92,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

163Very High

Estimated from CA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

San Franciscopop. 870K
62 mi(107 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
321 mi(556 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
432 mi(749 min)

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