University of the Pacific
Founded 1851
President Maria Pallavicini (President)
Fees USD 54,300
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
The University of the Pacific is a private university founded in 1851 in Stockton, California — the first chartered university in California. Pacific enrolls approximately 6,000 students across its Stockton, Sacramento, and San Francisco campuses and is known for professional programs in pharmacy, dentistry, and law. The university offers unique accelerated degree programs including a 3-year DDS and fast-track JD pathways.
Schools
- Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy — Top California pharmacy school
- Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry (SF) — 3-year accelerated DDS
- McGeorge School of Law (Sacramento) — Government and international law
- Eberhardt School of Business — AACSB-accredited
- Benerd School of Education — Education programs
How to Apply
- Application: Common App
- Test Scores: Test-optional; middle 50% SAT 1120–1340
- Acceptance Rate: ~67%
Key Deadlines
- Priority: November 15
- Regular Decision: Rolling admissions