More selective than 53% of California colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $71,515. College Scorecard.
Higher than 62% of California colleges we cover and 77% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 79% of California colleges we cover and 92% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
UOP acceptance rate & admissions
Of 5,763 applicants, University of the Pacific admitted 5,467 and 773 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1183–1480 on the SAT or 23–32 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
UOP tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: California residents who meet income, asset and GPA standards may receive a Cal Grant (California Student Aid Commission); apply with the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application. Not included in the prices above. California Student Aid Commission
UOP majors, earnings & careers
University of the Pacific offers 56 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Science & Math · 9
- Engineering · 8
- Health & Medicine · 7
- Arts & Design · 6
- Business & Finance · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
Highest-earning majors at UOP
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $171,261 | $15,500 |
| Computer Science | $147,511 | $23,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $99,573 | $28,596 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $92,718 | — |
| Civil Engineering | $90,510 | $27,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $86,150 | — |
| Biology | $83,012 | $21,500 |
| Economics | $79,510 | — |
Quick list of all 56 majors
- Accounting—
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)—
- Applied Mathematics—
- Area Studies—
- Arts and Entertainment Management—
- Biochemistry—
- Biological and Physical Sciences—
- Biology$83,012
- Biomedical Engineering—
- Broadcasting / Digital Media—
- Business Administration$76,025
- Chemistry—
- Civil Engineering$90,510
- Communications$60,666
- Computer Engineering—
- Computer Science$147,511
- Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$86,150
- East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean)—
- Economics$79,510
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$69,342
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- Electrical Engineering—
- Engineering—
- Engineering Physics—
- Engineering-Related Fields$92,718
- English—
- Environmental Geosciences—
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Film and Photography—
- Geology / Earth Science—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- History—
- Human Resources$75,444
- International / Global Studies—
- International Relations—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$59,012
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Management Science / Analytics—
- Mathematics—
- Mechanical Engineering$99,573
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$171,261
- Music$43,093
- Philosophy—
- Physics—
- Political Science$50,827
- Pre-Med / Pre-Health—
- Psychology$52,612
- Public Health—
- Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences—
- Religious Studies—
- Social Sciences—
- Sociology$58,275
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages$61,487
- Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders$77,549
- Studio Art—
- Theatre—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Stockton
Overall prices in the Stockton-Lodi, CA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $2,015. Housing costs 16% above the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 17 inches of rain a year, almost no snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: river flooding (relatively high); heat wave (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, San Joaquin County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
San Joaquin County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare UOP with similar schools
Similar private colleges in California by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of the Pacific | 71% | $25,447 | 69% | $78,445 | This school |
| University of La Verne | 71% | $20,161 | 63% | $65,464 | |
| Biola University | 74% | $31,495 | 68% | $56,778 | |
| California Lutheran University | 76% | $30,109 | 70% | $68,712 | |
| Art Center College of Design | 75% | $48,661 | 79% | $71,958 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of the Pacific would cost you $5,286 more per year than University of La Verne, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of the Pacific, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$7,610).
- University of the Pacific gives aided families $3,951 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, California resident | UOP | University of La Verne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $57,080 | $49,470 | +$7,610 |
| Books & supplies | $938 | $1,152 | −$214 |
| Housing & meals | $16,688 | $15,180 | +$1,508 |
| Personal & travel | $3,550 | $3,122 | +$428 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$6,741 | −$6,646 | −$95 |
| Sticker price | $71,515 | $62,278 | +$9,237 |
| Average grants | −$46,068 | −$42,117 | −$3,951 |
| You pay | $25,447 | $20,161 | +$5,286 |
“+” means UOP costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about UOP
What is the UOP acceptance rate?
University of the Pacific accepts 71% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 5,467 of 5,763 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1183–1480 on the SAT or 23–32 on the ACT.
How much does University of the Pacific cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $71,515 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $25,447 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $17,004 and families earning $110k+ pay $38,662.
How much do UOP graduates earn?
Former University of the Pacific students earn a median $78,445 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the UOP graduation rate?
69% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 88% return for their second year.
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “University of the Pacific: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-the-pacific (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).