University of the Pacific

https://www.pacific.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$56,140

3% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$31,670

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

71.3%

7,780 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

6,944

85.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

67.7%

645 Graduates

About

University of the Pacific is a higher education institution located in San Joaquin County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at University of the Pacific were Dentistry (174 degrees awarded), Pharmacy (169 degrees), and Law (144 degrees).

In 2024, 1,998 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of the Pacific. 61.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (684 degrees), 1.45 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (472 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of the Pacific is $56,140, which is $24,220 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of the Pacific is $56,140, which is $24,220 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,670.

In 2024, 95% of undergraduate students attending University of the Pacific received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$56,140

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of the Pacific was $56,140. The cost of tuition at University of the Pacific is $24,220 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of the Pacific (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$31,670

2024 Value

2.24%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of the Pacific had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,670. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of the Pacific grew by 2.24%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of the Pacific (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,509

Room and Board

$938

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of the Pacific was of $17,509 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 16.1% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $938. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 18.6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of the Pacific (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at University of the Pacific received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of the Pacific (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of the Pacific received 7,780 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 35% annual growth. Out of those 7,780 applicants, 5,549 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 71.3% acceptance rate.

There were 6,944 students enrolled at University of the Pacific in 2024. 21% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of the Pacific has an overall enrollment yield of 13.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

71.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

5,549

Accepted Out of 7,780

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of the Pacific was 71.3% (5,549 admissions from 7,780 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 94.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 35%, while admissions grew by 1.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of the Pacific (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

21%

Submission Percentage (2024)

162

Scores Submitted (2024)

21% of enrolled first-time students at University of the Pacific in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of the Pacific had a total enrollment of 6,944 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of the Pacific is 5,919 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,025. This means that 85.2% of students enrolled at University of the Pacific are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of the Pacific, both undergraduate and graduate, is 29.9% Asian, 24.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18% White, 4.97% Two or More Races, 3.46% Black or African American, 0.389% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.202% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of the Pacific in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (19.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (16.4%) and Asian Male (14.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (21.1%), followed by White Female (13.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of the Pacific in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,944 students. The full-time enrollment at University of the Pacific is 5,919 and the part-time enrollment is 1,025. This means that 85.2% of students enrolled at University of the Pacific are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of the Pacific (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of the Pacific was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of the Pacific had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of the Pacific (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Asian
2,076 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,678 enrolled students
White
1,250 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of the Pacific is 29.9% Asian, 24.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18% White, 4.97% Two or More Races, 3.46% Black or African American, 0.389% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.202% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 537 students (7.73%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 444 more women than men received degrees from University of the Pacific. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of the Pacific is asian (684 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (472 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at University of the Pacific is Dentistry (174 degrees awarded), followed by Pharmacy (169 degrees) and Law (144 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of the Pacific, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (170 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (200 degrees), and Biology (159 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Pacific are Registered nurses (1,610,796 people), Physicians (555,206 people), Other managers (251,010 people), Medical & health services managers (222,911 people), and Pharmacists (212,046 people).

The most specialized majors at University of the Pacific in 2024 are Legal (170 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (200 degrees), Biology (159 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (52 degrees), and Health (697 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Pacific are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Chief executives & legislators, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of the Pacific are Legal (170 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (200 degrees), Biology (159 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (52 degrees), and Health (697 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Pacific are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,213,176 people), Elementary & secondary schools (580,994 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (486,834 people), Outpatient care centers (435,388 people), and Offices of physicians (418,810 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of the Pacific.

Most Common (2024)

General Biological Sciences
132 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
99 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
98 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of the Pacific was General Biological Sciences with 132 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of the Pacific according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

777

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,221

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 777 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Pacific, which is 0.636 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,221).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of the Pacific by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 82 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Pacific in Dentistry, which is 0.891 times less than the 92 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 113 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Pacific in Pharmacy, which is 2.02 times more than the 56 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 47% of students graduating from University of the Pacific completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (78.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of the Pacific is Female and Asian (78.5% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.5% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Asian
684 degrees awarded
White
472 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
386 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of the Pacific is asian (684 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (472 degrees).

1.6% of degree recipients (32 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
453 degrees awarded
Asian Female
443 degrees awarded
Asian Female
430 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of the Pacific is white female (453 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (443 degrees).

Operations

University of the Pacific has an endowment valued at nearly $643M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 43.1M (6.71%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of the Pacific had a total salary expenditure of 380M. University of the Pacific employs 165 Professors, 145 Assistant professors and 127 Associate professors. Most academics at University of the Pacific are Male Professor (98), Female Assistant professor (87), and Male Associate professor (74).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the Pacific are: Management, with 438 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 363 employees, and Service with 183 employees.

Endowment

$643M

2024 Endowment

7.42%

growth from 2023

University of the Pacific has an endowment valued at about $643M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of the Pacific grew 7.42% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $391M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of the Pacific (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$13.9M - Federal
$1.66M - State
$7.25M - Local

As of 2024, University of the Pacific received $13.9M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.66M from state grants and contracts, and $7.25M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$168M

2024 Salaries

7.62%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of the Pacific paid a median of $168M in salaries, which represents 44.2% of their overall expenditure ($380M) and a 7.62% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.62% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.06% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$57.5M

Instructional Salaries

478

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of the Pacific paid a total of $57.5M to 478 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the Pacific were Management with 438 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 363 employees, and Service with 183 employees.

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