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University of the Pacific

The University of the Pacific is one of the oldest universities. It is the first independent college in California, and is home to the first conservatory of music and the oldest medical school on the West Coast. Dining options include a variety of meal plans to suit your preferences. You will need to select a meal plan when you indicate your housing preferences.

United States, from stock
The residential campus is located in the heart of one of the most diverse cities in the country.
Acceptance rate - 71%
Number of students - 6263 Number of students - 6263
International students - 7.9% International students - 7.9%
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#11 Among Private Universities in California Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education, 2022 г.
#108 in the National Universities Ranking U.S. News & World Report
#3 Among California Colleges The Brookings Institution

Quick Facts

The residential campus is located in the heart of one of the most diverse cities in the country. The residential campus is located in the heart of one of the most diverse cities in the country.
Acceptance rate - 71% Acceptance rate - 71%
Number of students - 6263 Number of students - 6263
International students - 7.9% International students - 7.9%

About University

The University of the Pacific is an American university with three campuses united under one umbrella. The goal: to educate and prepare the leaders of tomorrow through rigorous academic education, practical experience, and public service.
The University of the Pacific began its history in 1851 and was one of the first universities in the state. In 1858, the first professional medical school in the state opened on the basis of the university, and in 1878, the first conservatory in the state.
The University of the Pacific conducts research in a variety of fields: medicine and health care, social and behavioral sciences, pharmacology, biochemistry and biophysics, engineering. The University of the Pacific (Pacific Tigers) students compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports

Academic Programs

Taught in English

College of the Pacific (Liberal Arts and Sciences)

25+ programs
English Studio Art Spanish Sociology Social Sciences Religious Studies History French Geological Use & Environmental Sciences Graphic Design Mathematics (BA) Political Science Philosophy Media X Asian Language & Studies Biochemistry Biological Sciences Chemistry (BA) Physics Environmental Studies Applied Mathematics Health, Exercise & Sport Sciences Communication Economics Psychology

Conservatory of Music

10+ programs
Music Composition Music, BA Music, BM Music History Music Industry Studies, BS Jazz Studies Music Management Music Performance Music Therapy Music Education

School of Engineering and Computer Science

8+ programs
Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Engineering Management Engineering Physics Mechanical Engineering Bioengineering Civil Engineering

School of International Studies

3+ programs
International Relations Global Studies & Cultural Change International Affairs & Commerce

Benerd College

1+ programs
Education (Diversified)

Eberhardt School of Business

1+ programs
Business Administration

Intakes & Deadlines

Available intake periods for application

Closed

Fall 2025

Fall 2025

Deadline: 26 Jul, 2025
Closed
Closed

Summer 2025

Summer 2025

Deadline: 14 Apr, 2025
Closed
Closed

Spring 2025

Spring 2025

Deadline: 25 Nov, 2024
Closed
Open

Fall 2026

Fall 2026

Deadline: 26 Jul, 2026
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Open

Summer 2026

Summer 2026

Deadline: 14 Apr, 2026
Open Apply
Closed

Spring 2026

Spring 2026

Deadline: 25 Nov, 2025
Closed

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Basic Requirements

GPA

2.8

Motivation Letter Required
Recommendation Letter Required

English Language Level

IELTS

5

TOEFL iBT

60

Pearson PTE

40

Duolingo

80

How to Enroll

Follow these steps to apply University of the Pacific

1

Fill out the application

Complete and submit the online application. You can upload PDF or Word documents of your essay, recommendations, and/or resume to the applicant portal after submitting your application, or you can email them to us.

2

Please submit additional documentation

Once you receive your final acceptance letter, you will need to submit the I-20 request form, financial verification, and other documents.

3

Apply for an F-1 Student Visa

Cost of Study

Full breakdown of tuition and living costs

Annual tuition fee
$54,506/year
Includes academic materials
On-campus accommodation (per year)
$9,500/year
Nutrition (per year)
$2,340/year
Other expenses (per year)
$2,000/year
Scholarships
• International Student Merit Scholarships • Thomas J. Long Foundation GE Scholarship • Hutto Patterson Endowed Scholarship in Physical Therapy • Powell Scholarship

Campus Life

Facilities and student experience

• San Francisco campus

World-class facility

• Sacramento campus

World-class facility

• Stockton Campus

World-class facility