University of the Pacific: Review & Facts

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University of the Pacific is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 6,280 students enrolled. This college was established in 1851 and is one of the 7 schools and colleges located in Stockton, California.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at University of the Pacific.

Majors
Offered
95
University of the Pacific implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 95 majors. The most popular concentrations are Pharmacy, Dental, Biology, Law, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of the Pacific is high at 88% (well above California average). Considering this statistic, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
88%
Good
The graduation rate at University of the Pacific is good: 70%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of the Pacific is pretty decent - 14:1. Read more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high, around $53,000 per year. The additional fees at University of the Pacific beyond tuition are approximately $800; this comes to $53,800 annually.

Read the details about University of the Pacific additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
93%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 5,891 applications were submitted and 5,492 were accepted, so it is very easy to become a student at this school.

The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of the Pacific in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,200
High
University of the Pacific provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of the Pacific, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
University of the Pacific offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 2,000 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is high - approximately $9,200 per year.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of the Pacific. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, University of the Pacific seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of the Pacific Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of the Pacific
3601 Pacific Ave
Stockton, California
95211-0197, USA
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