University of the Pacific

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$54,506

3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$30,975

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

94.9%

5,763 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

6,755

87.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

65.7%

588 Graduates

About

University of the Pacific is a higher education institution located in San Joaquin County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at University of the Pacific were Law (172 degrees awarded), Dentistry (166 degrees), and Pharmacy (160 degrees).

In 2023, 1,905 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of the Pacific. 57.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (662 degrees), 1.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (528 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of the Pacific is $54,506, which is $23,503 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of the Pacific was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,558 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of the Pacific is $54,506, which is $23,503 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,975.

In 2023, 95% of undergraduate students attending University of the Pacific received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$54,506

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of the Pacific was $54,506. The cost of tuition at University of the Pacific is $23,503 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of the Pacific (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$30,975

2023 Value

9.98%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of the Pacific had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,975. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of the Pacific grew by 9.98%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of the Pacific (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,077

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of the Pacific was of $15,077 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 7.84% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of the Pacific (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at University of the Pacific received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.06% with respect to 2022, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of the Pacific (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of the Pacific was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1558 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of the Pacific received 5,763 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 2.17% annual growth. Out of those 5,763 applicants, 5,467 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 94.9% acceptance rate.

There were 6,755 students enrolled at University of the Pacific in 2023. 27% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of the Pacific has an overall enrollment yield of 14.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

94.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

5,467

Accepted Out of 5,763

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of the Pacific was 94.9% (5,467 admissions from 5,763 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 93.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 2.17%, while admissions declined by 0.455%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of the Pacific (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

27%

Submission Percentage (2023)

210

Scores Submitted (2023)

27% of enrolled first-time students at University of the Pacific in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of the Pacific had a total enrollment of 6,755 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of the Pacific is 5,895 students and the part-time enrollment is 860. This means that 87.3% of students enrolled at University of the Pacific are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of the Pacific, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31.6% Asian, 21.6% Hispanic or Latino, 20.1% White, 5.26% Two or More Races, 3.35% Black or African American, 0.429% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.133% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of the Pacific in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (19.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (15.5%) and Asian Male (15.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (22.7%), followed by White Female (14.5%) and Asian Male (12.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of the Pacific in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,755 students. The full-time enrollment at University of the Pacific is 5,895 and the part-time enrollment is 860. This means that 87.3% of students enrolled at University of the Pacific are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of the Pacific (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

89%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of the Pacific was 89%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of the Pacific had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of the Pacific (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Asian
2,134 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,458 enrolled students
White
1,358 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of the Pacific is 31.6% Asian, 21.6% Hispanic or Latino, 20.1% White, 5.26% Two or More Races, 3.35% Black or African American, 0.429% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.133% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 314 students (4.65%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 293 more women than men received degrees from University of the Pacific. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of the Pacific is asian (662 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (528 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at University of the Pacific is Law (172 degrees awarded), followed by Dentistry (166 degrees) and Pharmacy (160 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of the Pacific, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (192 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (153 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (64 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Pacific are Registered nurses (1,568,683 people), Physicians (542,558 people), Other managers (238,862 people), Medical & health services managers (214,609 people), and Pharmacists (206,377 people).

The most specialized majors at University of the Pacific in 2023 are Legal (192 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (153 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (64 degrees), Biology (156 degrees), and Health (586 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Pacific are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Financial examiners, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at University of the Pacific are Legal (192 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (153 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (64 degrees), Biology (156 degrees), and Health (586 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Pacific are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,050,686 people), Elementary & secondary schools (525,475 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (453,424 people), Offices of physicians (421,868 people), and Outpatient care centers (377,785 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of the Pacific.

Most Common (2023)

General Biological Sciences
130 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
99 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
92 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of the Pacific was General Biological Sciences with 130 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of the Pacific according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

806

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,099

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 806 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Pacific, which is 0.733 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,099).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of the Pacific by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 83 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Pacific in Dentistry, which is 1 times approximately the same the 83 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 106 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Pacific in Pharmacy, which is 1.96 times more than the 54 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 44% of students graduating from University of the Pacific completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (81.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of the Pacific is Female and Two or More Races (81.5% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.93% of graduates (29 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Asian
662 degrees awarded
White
528 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
349 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of the Pacific is asian (662 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (528 degrees).

2.31% of degree recipients (44 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Asian Female
385 degrees awarded
White Female
307 degrees awarded
Asian Male
277 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of the Pacific is asian female (385 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (307 degrees).

Operations

University of the Pacific has an endowment valued at nearly $599M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 20.2M (3.38%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, University of the Pacific had a total salary expenditure of 356M. University of the Pacific employs 150 Professors, 124 Associate professors and 112 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of the Pacific are Male Professor (92), Male Associate professor (68), and Female Assistant professor (66).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the Pacific are: Management, with 397 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 353 employees, and Service with 179 employees.

Endowment

$599M

2023 Endowment

5.37%

growth from 2022

University of the Pacific has an endowment valued at about $599M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of the Pacific grew 5.37% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $165M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of the Pacific (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$16.2M - Federal
$2.37M - State
$7.1M - Local

As of 2023, University of the Pacific received $16.2M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.37M from state grants and contracts, and $7.1M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$156M

2023 Salaries

7.62%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of the Pacific paid a median of $156M in salaries, which represents 43.7% of their overall expenditure ($356M) and a 7.62% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.06% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.78% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$49.5M

Instructional Salaries

423

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of the Pacific paid a total of $49.5M to 423 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

150 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

397 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of the Pacific were Professor with 150 employees, Associate professor with 124 employees, and Assistant professor with 112 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the Pacific were Management with 397 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 353 employees, and Service with 179 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of the Pacific was Male Professor with 92 employees, Male Associate professor with 68 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 66 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of the Pacific.

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