# University of the Pacific (UOP)

Private nonprofit college in Stockton, CA. IPEDS ID 120883.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-the-pacific · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-the-pacific.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 71% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $25,447 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 69%; beats 62% of CA colleges and 77% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $78,445; beats 79% of CA colleges and 92% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $17,653

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,004 |
| 30-48k | $18,152 |
| 48-75k | $19,209 |
| 75-110k | $24,323 |
| 110k+ | $38,662 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $71,515
- Tuition and fees: $57,080
- Housing and meals: $16,688; books: $938

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 590–710; SAT math: 593–770; ACT: 23–32 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 5,763 applicants, 5,467 admitted, 773 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 71%, ACT 23–32 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 95%, ACT 23–31 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (56 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $104,803 | $171,261 | $15,500 |
| Computer Science | $90,476 | $147,511 | $23,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $76,785 | $99,573 | $28,596 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | not reported | $92,718 | not reported |
| Civil Engineering | not reported | $90,510 | $27,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | not reported | $86,150 | not reported |
| Biology | $14,396 | $83,012 | $21,500 |
| Economics | not reported | $79,510 | not reported |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | not reported | $77,549 | $18,500 |
| Business Administration | $56,453 | $76,025 | $21,166 |
| Human Resources | not reported | $75,444 | $28,125 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | $69,342 | $23,562 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $43,472 | $61,487 | $23,750 |
| Communications | $28,292 | $60,666 | $20,485 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | $59,012 | $20,500 |
| Sociology | not reported | $58,275 | $25,000 |
| Psychology | $23,077 | $52,612 | $24,000 |
| Political Science | not reported | $50,827 | not reported |
| Music | not reported | $43,093 | $26,017 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biomedical Engineering | $77,099 | not reported | $26,033 |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | $27,000 |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Environmental Geosciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $96,270 (Stockton-Lodi, CA), $101,460 (CA), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Biology → Biological technician: median wage $58,070 (Stockton-Lodi, CA), $71,440 (CA), $57,510 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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