University of the Pacific Admission
Application Fee
$55
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
94.86%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
14.14%
Freshmen Enrollment
847
SAT Scores
1,300
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 5,891 students have applied and 5,492 students have allowed to admit to University of the Pacific (Acceptance rate: 93.23%). UOP's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 15.42 % where 847 students have finally enrolled out of 5,492 admitted students.
UOP acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Emory University and Tulane University of Louisiana, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 23.58%).
UOP enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 39.76%).
How to Apply to University of the Pacific
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UOP. UOP offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UOP and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of the Pacific is 1,300 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of the Pacific is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,456). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of the Pacific | 1,300 | 28 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,456 | 33 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California | 1,178 | 75 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of the Pacific, 224 students submitted SAT scores (26% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,300 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 560 | 620 | 680 |
| Mathematics | 560 | 635 | 743 |
| Total | 1,120 | 1,255 | 1,423 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of the Pacific, 65 students submitted ACT scores (8% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 25 | 29 | 33 |
| English | 25 | 32 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 28 | 34 |
UOP Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of the Pacific. The school requires 7 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |