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University of the Pacific Teaching Programs

University of the Pacific is a private not-for-profit institution located in Stockton, CA. A Major City Center offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

University of the Pacific Rankings

University of the Pacific has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#19 of 469	State — California
Overall Quality	#22 of 667	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#88 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of the Pacific?

Get in touch with University of the Pacific can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	3601 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95211-0197
Phone:	2099462011
Website:	www.pacific.edu/
Admissions:	www.pacific.edu/Admission
Financial Aid:	www.pacific.edu/financial-aid/contact

How Do I Get Into University of the Pacific?

You can apply to University of the Pacific online at: https://www.pacific.edu/admission/undergraduate

University of the Pacific is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of the Pacific

Here’s what University of the Pacific considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of the Pacific?

University of the Pacific maintains an acceptance rate of 71%, making it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 14% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

21% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of the Pacific, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 590 and 710. Math scores were between 593 and 770.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1183 to 1480. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of the Pacific ranged between 23 and 32.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at University of the Pacific can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,613	2,007	77%
Women	4,936	3,442	70%

Can I Afford University of the Pacific?

The average net price after aid at University of the Pacific is $25,926. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$56,140
In-State Fees	$940
Out-of-State Tuition	$56,140
Out-of-State Fees	$940
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$57,080
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$57,080

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 23% of students at University of the Pacific receive some form of financial aid (771 students).

About 95% of students at University of the Pacific receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $38,433 per student.

36% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,740.

Student Loan Debt

40% of University of the Pacific undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,592 per year.

University of the Pacific Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,409 students enrolled at University of the Pacific. University of the Pacific is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,247 undergraduate students at University of the Pacific, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of the Pacific undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,084
Black or African American	97
Hispanic	928
White	457
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	9
Two or More Races	181
Non-Resident	233

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of the Pacific are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	628
Hawaii	13
Oregon	8
Washington	8
Arizona	7

Additionally, approximately 7.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of the Pacific Graduate Student Diversity

3,458 of University of the Pacific’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of the Pacific, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of the Pacific graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	926
Black or African American	134
Hispanic	698
White	740
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	13
Two or More Races	152
Non-Resident	508

Online Learning at University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 81 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the graduate level.

Teaching Programs at University of the Pacific

Below are the teaching majors are available at University of the Pacific, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Curriculum and Instruction	—	90	1	91
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	11	5	16
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	13	2	—	15
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	10	—	—	10
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education	—	—	5	5

Academic Programs at University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of the Pacific maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.