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University of the Pacific

Stockton, CA·Private nonprofit·3,247 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. graduates earn a median of $84,200 within 10 years.

University of the Pacific campus

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95%
Accept
3,247
Students
N/A
Net Price
68%
Grad Rate
$84,200
Earnings
10 yr
$19,500
Debt

About This School

University of the Pacific is a private nonprofit institution located in Stockton, California with approximately 3,247 undergraduate students enrolled. University of the Pacific has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 95%. In-state tuition is $55,340 per year. The graduation rate is 68%, and the typical graduate earns $84,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

University of the Pacific may refer to:University of the Pacific (Chile) University of the Pacific (Colombia) University of the Pacific (Peru) University of the Pacific University of Asia Pacific, Bangladesh University of Asia and the Pacific, a private research university in the Philippines University of the South Pacific, an intergovernmental organization and public research university with a number of locations spread throughout a dozen countries in Oceania

The numbers tell a mixed story here: the near-open 95% acceptance rate and modest $19,500 median debt are appealing, but a 68% graduation rate means roughly 1 in 3 students who start don't finish — worth asking hard questions about before committing. On the upside, that $84,200 median earnings figure at 10 years is genuinely solid for a smaller private school, suggesting strong outcomes for students who do complete their degree. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small-campus feel in California and have a clear academic plan, but come with a strategy to stay on track.

Founded
1851

Notable Alumni

Jamie Lee CurtisJanet LeighDave BrubeckArif AlviJo Van FleetChris IsaakKeith FergusonRobert CulpRaymond SmullyanDolores HuertaSquire FridellMichael Olowokandi

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1303
Reading 75th %ile690
Math 75th %ile730

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite28

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$55,340
Out-of-State Tuition
$55,340
Avg Net Price
N/A
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants34%
Median debt at graduation$19,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
68%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
89%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$84,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$19,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$19,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$61,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$84,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.3x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White16%
Black3%
Hispanic/Latino27%
Asian34%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,247 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

University of the Pacific

Stockton, CA

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Image Credit

Photo by GeneWright, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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