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How strong are the academics at University of the Pacific?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

14:1
Student to faculty ratio
25
Average class size
45%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

University of the Pacific has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
89
10-19
178
20-29
185
30-39
84
40-49
26
50-99
35
100+
3

Honors Programs

University of the Pacific has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on University of the Pacific's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at University of the Pacific:

89%
First-year retention rate
45%
4-year grad rate
66%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of the Pacific's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Computer Science
Psychology, General
35.2
54.16
73.12
92.08
111.04
130

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Asian Studies/Civilization 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 130
  • Biochemistry 23
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 90
  • Accounting 15
  • Organizational Behavior Studies 8
  • Business Statistics 7
  • Actuarial Science 1
Communication
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 33
  • Communication and Media Studies 10
  • Communication, General 10
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 65
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 19
  • Music Teacher Education 13
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 23
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 15
  • Civil Engineering, General 14
  • Computer Engineering, General 13
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 10
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 2
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering/Industrial Management 12
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 6
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 4
  • Chinese Language and Literature 0
  • Japanese Language and Literature 0
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 27
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 16
  • Music Therapy/Therapist 14
  • Health Services Administration 5
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 5
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics, General 5
  • Mathematics, General 4
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 92
  • Environmental Geosciences 4
  • International/Globalization Studies 4
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 1
  • Environmental Science 0
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 49
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 4
  • Physics, General 4
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 3
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 51
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 14
  • Sociology, General 10
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 5
  • Economics, General 1
  • Social Sciences, General 1
  • International Relations and Affairs 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music Management 10
  • Music, General 8
  • Music Performance, General 6
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 6
  • Music Theory and Composition 4
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 2
  • Music History, Literature, and Theory 1
  • Art/Art Studies, General 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 0

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