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University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific is a private nonprofit university in a large city in the Stockton, CA metro with 3,297 students and a 71% acceptance rate.

Stockton, California · Private nonprofit · City, large · 3,297 students

NCAA Division I · WCCEarly action Nov 15

Admission rate

71%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,346

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

23–31

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$25,447

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

69%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

89%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$78,445

10 years after entry

Students

3,297

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadlineDecision by
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 15, 2026December 20, 2026
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		January 15, 2027March 31, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: pacific.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$17,004
$30,001–48,000$18,152
$48,001–75,000$19,209
$75,001–110,000$24,323
Over $110,000$38,662

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of the Pacific courseCredits
(all AP exams)4College credit (four units per examination) may be granted
Show all 1 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
(all AP exams)4College credit (four units per examination) may be granted

Source: pacific.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Biology/Biological Sciences132
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other99
Business Administration and Management88
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness47
Psychology45
Computer Science44
Mechanical Engineering28
Communication Sciences and Disorders25
Show the other 41 majors
Biochemistry24
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia22
Communication16
Sociology14
Political Science and Government14
Music Teacher Education13
Civil Engineering12
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering11
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist11
Music Therapy/Therapist11
Engineering/Industrial Management10
Elementary Education and Teaching10
Business Statistics9
Music Management9
English Language and Literature8
Computer Engineering7
Health Services Administration7
Music6
Music Performance6
Spanish Language and Literature5
Mathematics5
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics5
Commercial and Advertising Art5
Accounting5
Electrical and Electronics Engineering4
International/Globalization Studies4
Chemistry4
Social Sciences3
Fine/Studio Arts3
Music Theory and Composition3
Organizational Behavior Studies2
Physics2
Environmental Geosciences2
Applied Mathematics2
Japanese Language and Literature2
History1
Criminology1
Religion/Religious Studies1
Philosophy1
French Language and Literature1
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, WCC

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Water Polo

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, WCC

Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Water Polo

ROTC

Air Force

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Greek life

5% of men in fraternities · 4% of women in sororities · 5% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2025–26)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Stockton-Lodi, CA

816,108 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Stockton Metro (SCK)

Nearest hub airport

Sacramento International (SMF)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 10.8 of 20

Elevation

17 ft

Time zone

Pacific

January low

39°F

July high

95°F

Annual snowfall

0.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

90 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,450 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size