More selective than 53% of California colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
27% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 5% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose UOP over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
UOP SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, UOP is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 590 | 710 |
| SAT math | 593 | 770 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1183 | 1480 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
UOP admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 71% | 590–710 | 593–770 | 23–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 95% | 580–690 | 580–730 | 23–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is UOP compared with other California colleges?
UOP has the 44th-lowest acceptance rate of 92 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | University of California-Santa Cruz | 66% | 75% | $17,890 |
| 41 | Concordia University-Irvine | 66% | 58% | $28,115 |
| 42 | Menlo College | 68% | 54% | $31,100 |
| 43 | University of La Verne | 71% | 63% | $20,161 |
| 44 | University of the Pacific | 71% | 69% | $25,447 |
| 45 | Mount Saint Mary's University | 73% | 53% | $21,413 |
| 46 | Biola University | 74% | 68% | $31,495 |
| 47 | Art Center College of Design | 75% | 79% | $48,661 |
| 48 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | 75% | 68% | $11,531 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All California colleges →
Who enrolls at UOP
College Scorecard; IPEDS
UOP admissions questions
What is the UOP acceptance rate?
University of the Pacific accepts 71% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,467 of 5,763 applicants were admitted.
Does UOP require the SAT or ACT?
University of the Pacific considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 27% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for UOP?
The middle 50% of University of the Pacific enrolled first-year students scored 1183–1480 on the SAT and 23–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at UOP?
14% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (773 of 5,467).
Is UOP getting harder to get into?
University of the Pacific accepted 71% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 95% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of the Pacific overview