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University of the Pacific

Stockton, CA
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Admit Rate
71%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Accessible
Cost of Attendance
$71,515
per year, before aid
Test Policy
SAT/ACT optional‡ (source: University of the Pacific admission · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 28, 2026)

Data sourced from IPEDS, Institutional Website, for the record as a whole — figures marked with a star are sourced separately, as noted at the bottom of the page. Testing policy checked against the college's own pages on Oct 18, 2026.

Preparation

Helpful high school preparation
Biology and Chemistry through senior yearMath through Precalculus/CalculusMusic audition/portfolio if applying to the ConservatoryHealth-care shadowing or volunteering recommended

This is helpful preparation, not a formal admission requirement.

Admissions

How admission works here

Where you apply
The Common App. Common App requirements grid
Test scores
Submitting SAT or ACT scores is optional. University of the Pacific admission
Essays
The Common App personal essay is required. Common App requirements grid
Application fee
$55. The Common App fee waiver is accepted. Common App requirements grid
Deadlines
Early Action November 15, Regular Decision January 15. Common App requirements grid
Overall
71%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

My Fit uses this overall rate to classify your chances here.

Mid-50% SAT
1183-1480 (SAT EBRW 590-710 / Math 593-770; ACT Composite 23-32)
SAT/ACT optional
Top 10 majors
  1. 1Biology
  2. 2Interdisciplinary Studies (other)
  3. 3Business Administration
  4. 4Kinesiology and Physical Education
  5. 5Psychology
  6. 6Computer Science
  7. 7Mechanical Engineering
  8. 8Communication Sciences and Disorders
  9. 9Biochemistry
  10. 10Digital Media

Ordered by how many students graduated in each, 2023-24. Source: U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS Completions survey). Names are the federal categories, so University of the Pacific may call a major something slightly different.

Applying

Application Deadlines† (source: Common App requirements grid · 2026-27)
Early Action
November 15 · Non-binding
Regular Decision
January 15 · Non-binding

Applying through the Common App

Application fee
$55
Common App fee waiver
Accepted
Common App personal essay
Required

Source: Common App requirements grid, updated 2026-09-18. Anything not listed here wasn't stated in the grid, which is not the same as not required.

Essay details are being verified

College-specific prompts can change each application cycle. Check the school's official application page for the latest requirements.

View official application requirements

Music & Sports Tracks

Sports

NCAA Division I
Varsity sports (12)
BaseballBasketballBeach volleyballCross countryGolfOutdoor track and fieldSoccerSoftballSwimmingTennisVolleyballWater polo
U.S. Department of Education, Equity in Athletics data (2024-25)
How music and sports fit into an application

Academics

Flagship Programs

Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health SciencesArthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry (affiliated pre-dental pipeline)

Career & Major Pathways

Primary Disciplines
Pharmacy (Pre-Professional)Biological SciencesMusicEngineering
Interdisciplinary Pathways
Direct-entry PharmD pipeline spanning undergraduate and professional coursework

Cost

Cost of attendance, per year
$71,515* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

This is the full yearly cost before any financial aid. What your family would actually pay is in the Financial Aid section. Cost figures are approximate, so confirm current numbers on the college's website.

Tuition only (part of the cost above)
Tuition $57,080* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

Financial Aid

What families actually paid, by household income

Average for students who received federal aid. Your own figure depends on your family's finances and the aid this school offers you.

Under $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

College Scorecard (latest.cost.net_price.private.by_income_level.*), 2024

Estimate what your family would pay

Every school is required to publish a net price calculator. It asks about your family's finances and returns an estimate for you specifically, which is worth more than any average on this page. Your school counselor and the college's financial aid office can also help.

Scholarships and merit aid

Pacific awards merit scholarships automatically based on the admission application; families should use the net price calculator for a personalized estimate given the wide reported test-score range on campus.

Campus

Campus Fit

Location
Stockton, CA· Urban
Undergraduates
3,249
Setting
Urban
In a fraternity or sorority
Not publicly reported
Living on campus
Not publicly reported

*College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education) · 2024

†Common App requirements grid · 2026-27

‡University of the Pacific admission · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 28, 2026

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