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How strong are the academics at University of the Pacific?

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

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
21
Average class size
44%
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 13:1. 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
94
10-19
189
20-29
176
30-39
68
40-49
27
100+
2

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:

88%
First-year retention rate
44%
4-year grad rate
68%
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
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
Psychology, General
27.6
48.48
69.36
90.24
111.12
132

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Asian Studies/Civilization 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 132
  • Biochemistry 24
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 88
  • Business Administration and Management, General 10
  • Business Statistics 9
  • Accounting 5
  • Organizational Behavior Studies 2
  • Business Statistics 1
  • Actuarial Science 0
Communication
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 22
  • Communication, General 16
  • Communication and Media Studies 16
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 0
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 44
Education
  • Music Teacher Education 13
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 10
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 28
  • Civil Engineering, General 12
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 11
  • Computer Engineering, General 7
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 4
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 1
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering/Industrial Management 10
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 8
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 5
  • Japanese Language and Literature 2
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • Japanese Language and Literature 1
  • Chinese Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 25
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 11
  • Music Therapy/Therapist 11
  • Health Services Administration 7
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 1
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 5
  • Applied Mathematics, General 2
  • Applied Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 99
  • International/Globalization Studies 4
  • Environmental Geosciences 2
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 0
  • Environmental Studies 0
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 47
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 4
  • Religion/Religious Studies 1
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 4
  • Physics, General 2
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 45
  • Psychology, General 1
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 14
  • Sociology, General 14
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 5
  • Social Sciences, General 3
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 2
  • Criminology 1
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
  • Sociology, General 1
  • Economics, General 0
  • International Relations and Affairs 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music Management 9
  • Music, General 6
  • Music Performance, General 6
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 5
  • Music Theory and Composition 3
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 3
  • Music Theory and Composition 1
  • Music Performance, General 1
  • Music History, Literature, and Theory 0
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 0
  • Art/Art Studies, General 0
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