University of the Pacific Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Stockton, CA · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 71% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 590–710 reading and writing, 593–770 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 23–32 composite
  • Average net price: $30,975 a year (2022–23)
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University of the Pacific GPA requirements

University of the Pacific requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of the Pacific hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

University of the Pacific acceptance rate

University of the Pacific admitted 5,549 of 7,780 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 71%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

University of the Pacific is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Stockton, California, with 3,249 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered University of the Pacific in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing590655710
SAT Math593690770
ACT Composite232932
ACT English232833
ACT Math242731
21% submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores, as University of the Pacific reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1346 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What University of the Pacific looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Required
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with University of the Pacific's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

University of the Pacific awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $30,975 a year at University of the Pacific in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for the University of the Pacific?

GPA alone can't tell you here. University of the Pacific admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What SAT and ACT scores do the University of the Pacific students have?

The middle 50% of University of the Pacific's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 590–710 in reading and writing and 593–770 in math; ACT composite 23–32, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What percent of applicants does the University of the Pacific accept?

University of the Pacific's acceptance rate was 71% for fall 2024: it admitted 5,549 of 7,780 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

How hard is it to get into the University of the Pacific?

Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. University of the Pacific admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Does the University of the Pacific require the SAT or ACT?

Check University of the Pacific's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of the Pacific was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 21% sent SAT scores and 5% sent ACT scores.

What GPA does the University of the Pacific look for?

University of the Pacific requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

How important is GPA for getting into the University of the Pacific?

A lot: University of the Pacific requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and demonstration of competencies. It considers high school class rank, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does the University of the Pacific give credit for AP exams?

Yes. University of the Pacific awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at the University of the Pacific?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $30,975 a year at University of the Pacific in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does it matter at the University of the Pacific if a parent went there?

No. University of the Pacific doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check the University of the Pacific's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: University of the PacificU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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