University of the Pacific Description:
The University of the Pacific's attractive 175-acre campus is in the city of Stockton, California, an easy drive to San Francisco, Sacramento, Yosemite, and Lake Tahoe. The most popular undergraduate majors are in business and biology, but education and the health sciences are also strong. The University of the Pacific was awarded a chapter of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa honor society for its accomplisments in the liberal arts and sciences. The university offers an unusual breadth of disciplines for a school its size. Pacific also has a School of Law in Sacramento and a School of Dentistry in San Fransisco.
Admissions Data (2007):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 59.1%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 510 / 630
- SAT Math: 543 / 670
- SAT Writing: 510 / 630
- ACT Composite: 23 / 28
- ACT English: 22 / 28
- ACT Math: 23 / 29
Enrollment (2007):
- Total Enrollment: 6,235 (3,470 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 44.8% Male / 55.2% Female
- 96.7% Full-time
Costs (2007 - 08):
- Tuition and Fees: $28,980
- Books: $1,386
- Room and Board: $9,210
- Other Expenses: $2,142
- Total Cost: $41,718
University of the Pacific Financial Aid (2006 - 07):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 88%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Federal Grants: 24%
- State / Local Grants: 24%
- Institutional Grants: 84%
- Loans: 54%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Federal Grants: $3,705
- State / Local Grants: $9,182
- Institutional Grants: $12,265
- Loans: $5,122
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Dental Hygiene, Elementary Education, Health and Physical Education, Psychology
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
University of the Pacific Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://web.pacific.edu/x5112.xml
"The first chartered institution of higher education in the State of California, the University of the Pacific is a mid-sized independent, comprehensive university offering a choice of high-quality undergraduate and graduate students in Stockton, Sacramento, and San Francisco.
The University of the Pacific’s mission is to provide a superior, student-centered learning experience integrating liberal arts and professional education and preparing individuals for lasting achievement and responsible leadership in their careers and communities."
