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Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

University of the Pacific Admission

Application Fee

$55

Graduate Application Fee

$50

Acceptance Rate

93.23%

Yield (Enrollment Rate)

15.42%

Freshmen Enrollment

847

SAT Scores

1,255

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 24.55%).

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 37.96%).

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	www.pacific.edu/Admission
Online Application	www.pacific.edu/admission/undergraduate
Financial Aid	www.pacific.edu/financial-aid/contact
Net Price Calculator	https://pacific.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx
Veterans Tuition	www.pacific.edu/about-pacific/administrative-offices/office-of-the-registrar/yellow-ribbon-program
Athletic	https://www.pacific.edu/about-pacific/administrative-offices/institutional-research/student-right-to-know
Disability Service	www.pacific.edu/student-life/student-services/services-for-students-with-disabilities

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 1,255 and the average ACT score is 29. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of the Pacific is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,445). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.

UOP SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
	SAT Average	ACT Average
University of the Pacific	1,255	29
Similarly Colleges in Rankings	1,445	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 1,255 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25^th/75^th percentile.

SAT Scores by Subject
	25^th percentile	50^th percentile (Median)	75^th 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 29 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 25^th/75^th percentile.

ACT Scores by Subject
	25^th percentile	50^th percentile (Median)	75^th 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.

Admission Requirements for Applying to University of the Pacific
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