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 Francisco. On the athletic front, the Pacific Tigers compete in the NCAA Division I Big West Conference.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 38%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 520 / 650
- SAT Math: 550 / 690
- SAT Writing: 520 / 650
- ACT Composite: 23 / 29
- ACT English: 23 / 30
- ACT Math: 24 / 31
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 6,710 (3,883 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 45% Male / 55% Female
- 98% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $38,320
- Books: $1,665 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $12,038
- Other Expenses: $3,168
- Total Cost: $55,191
University of the Pacific Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 94%
- University of the Pacific Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 92%
- Loans: 67%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $20,923
- Loans: $5,597
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Dental Hygiene, Elementary Education, Health and Physical Education, Psychology
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 85%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 46%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 69%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
University of the Pacific Mission Statement:
mission statement from the University of the Pacific website
"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."
