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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of the Pacific, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

95
%
Acceptance rate
3.59
Average High School GPA
1235
SAT Midpoint
January 15
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of the Pacific?

95%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, University of the Pacific accepted 95% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 5,682 people applied and 5,467 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
3339 / 3498 (95%)
Men
2054 / 2184 (94%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at University of the Pacific:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

14%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 14% ended up enrolling at University of the Pacific, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of the Pacific by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things University of the Pacific considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work

Considered

  • Class Rank
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of the Pacific?

3.59
Average High School GPA
1235
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended University of the Pacific as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.59.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
8%
3.75-3.99
39%
3.50-3.74
25%
3.25-3.49
14%
3.00-3.24
8%
2.50-2.99
5%

University of the Pacific is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

27%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

5%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
580
Math Mean
625
75th Percentile
730
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
580
Verbal Mean
610
75th Percentile
690
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1170
Composite Mean
1235
75th Percentile
1410

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of the Pacific. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

January 15
Regular admission deadline
December 15
Application notification

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