About University of The Pacific

University of the Pacific, formerly known as College of the Pacific and California Wesleyan College, was founded in 1851 as a private Methodist institution. On the West Coast, the university was the first medical school and the first conservatory of music. The WASC also recognises the university. The university's campuses are located in the California cities of San Francisco, Stockton, and Sacramento. It has its own college of liberal arts, graduate school, school of health, sciences, pharmacy, law, music, international studies, engineering, education, dental school, and business school. Dave Brubeck, an alumnus of the college, released a live album titled "Jazz at the College of the Pacific." Additionally, the university holds the papers of environmental pioneer John Muir.

As a comprehensive educational institution, the university provides student-centered programmes that produce deserving and exemplary graduates who leave their mark on society. The university constructed a $20 million Biological Sciences Center to provide advanced laboratory and classroom facilities for students studying health sciences and natural sciences. More than 30 professional and graduate programmes, 80 undergraduate courses, 12 accelerated programmes, and 11 schools and colleges are offered by the University of the Pacific. Additionally, the university provides student support services such as financial insurance, student loans, counselling, and health services, among others.

According to U.S. News & World Report, admission to Pacific University is extremely competitive. In the fall of 2018, the university received 13,545 applications from prospective first-year students, but admitted only 8,598. This represents roughly 65 percent of all applicants. There are over 3,700 undergraduate students and over 2,600 students enrolled in professional and graduate courses. University of the Pacific, one of the oldest chartered universities in California, provides a comprehensive and student-centered education that produces ambitious and deserving graduates who are prepared for both professional and personal success. The dynamic cultural environment and small class sizes transform students and equip them to meet the demands of the professional world.

University of the Pacific Rankings

Why University of the Pacific?

• The University of Pacific is ranked 116th among the top national universities by US News and World Report in 2015. (among private and public universities).

• The University is ranked among the top 379 national institutions by The Princeton Review in 2015.
• Fiske Guide to Colleges ranks the University among the Top 300 Best or Most Interesting Colleges (2015, 2014, 2013).
• The University is ranked among the best colleges in America by Forbes in 2013.
• The average class size is 19 students.
• The student-to-teacher ratio is 14 to 1.
• 7 percent of the student population is comprised of international students.

University of the Pacific Tuition Fees

Admission Standards - Very High

Applications Accepted - 70.7% 

University of The Pacific English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must submit scores from one of the following English proficiency exams.

University of The Pacific Annual Cost to Attend

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