University of the Pacific Admissions Information

95%
Acceptance Rate
$55
Application Fee
5,763
Total Applicants
14%
Yield Rate

Admissions Overview

The admission process at University of the Pacific has a 95% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $55. University of the Pacific has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.

Selectivity

95%

Less Selective

Application Volume

5,763

Total Applicants

Enrollment Yield

14%

Students who enroll

Admission Requirements

The admission process at University of the Pacific has a 95% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $55. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at University of the Pacific evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.

Testing Policy

Test Optional

Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores

Application Cost

$55

Non-refundable application fee

Complete Application Requirements

Required for Admission

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High School Transcript
Required
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High School GPA
Required
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English Proficiency Test
Required
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Personal Statement/Essay
Required
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Letters of Recommendation
Required
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Work Experience
Required

Optional (Considered if Submitted)

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Standardized Test Scores
Optional
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High School Class Rank
Optional

Not Considered for Admission

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Legacy Status
Not Considered
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Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not Considered

Note: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.

Test Scores

Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at University of the Pacific. About 27% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,160 to 1,420. Additionally, about 5% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 23 to 31.

SAT Scores

27% of students submitted
Total Score

400

1600

1160 โ€“ 1420

Reading and Writing

200

800

580 โ€“ 690

Math

200

800

580 โ€“ 730

ACT Scores

5% of students submitted
Composite Score

1

36

23 โ€“ 31

English

1

36

22 โ€“ 32

Math

1

36

23 โ€“ 32

Admission Statistics

5,763 students applied to Pacific. Of those, 95% were accepted (5,467 students). Of these 5,467 accepted students, 773 chose to enroll.

5,763

Total Applicants

5,467

Students Admitted

773

Students Enrolled

95%

Acceptance Rate

Admission Funnel

Applied
5,763
Admitted
5,467
Enrolled
773