University of the Pacific Admissions

University of the Pacific maintains an open admission policy with a 93% acceptance rate. Nearly all qualified applicants gain admission, making this one of the more accessible private universities in California. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1120-1423 on the SAT or achieve a 29 average on the ACT. These scores reflect the university's commitment to giving students opportunities regardless of testing prowess. Pacific seeks motivated students who value small class environments and personalized attention. The school particularly attracts pre-health students drawn to its well-known dental program and those seeking a close-knit campus community where the 14:1 student-faculty ratio enables meaningful professor relationships.