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University of the Pacific, also referred to as UOP or Pacific, is a private university in Stockton, California, United States. It was founded on July 10, 1851, with the name California Wesleyan College. In 1911, the name was changed to College of the Pacific (COP). In 1925, the campus, which was earlier located in the Bay Area, was relocated to Central Valley city of Stockton. In 1961, the college was finally renamed to University of the Pacific. Pacific is the oldest chartered university in California. Its campus spreads across more than 170 acres of urban land. The University grants admission to more than 3,000 students every year.
The colleges and schools under University of the Pacific include the following:
The University's sports teams are called the Tigers. The official mascot is the Power Cat. Students participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, and water polo.
The campus of Pacific is in Stockton, CA, which is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Pacific include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Pacific is known for its programs in science, music, medicine, and law.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 530 and 670.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Pacific has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, Pacific had 6,235 students enrolled (6,263 full-time equivalent).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Pacific values student athletics, and belongs to the Big West Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of the PacificÆs mission is to provide a superior, student-centered learning experience integrating liberal arts and professional education and preparing individuals for lasting achievement and responsible leadership in their careers and communities."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of The Pacific
3601 Pacific Ave
Stockton, CA 95211-0197
General Phone: (209) 946-2011
http://www.pacific.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 361 | pharmacy, dentistry, pharmaceutics and drug design, dental clinical sciences, orthodontology |
| Law | 343 | law, legal research |
| Business and Management | 160 | business management, organizational behavior |
| Science | 137 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, biological and physical sciences, physics, geology |
| Liberal Arts | 135 | international studies, English, sociology, political science, international relations, economics, history, liberal arts and humanities, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 130 | communication disorders, psychology, physical therapy, school psychology, educational psychology, music therapy, counseling psychology |
| Education and Teaching | 119 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, music teaching, special ed, education |
| Engineering | 61 | civil engineering, engineering management, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering physics, bioengineering |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 53 | health and physical education, parks and recreation studies |
| Media | 35 | communication studies |
| Music | 23 | music performance, music, music management, music theory and composition, music history and theory |
| Medical Support and Technology | 22 | dental hygienist |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 19 | computer science, information science, computer engineering |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 5 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 3 | commercial art |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | philosophy, religion |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Pacific in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 726 | 63 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 641 | 3 |
| Master's degree | 191 | 24 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 67 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Pacific had a total enrollment of 6,235 students (6,263 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 56% |
| Graduate | 44% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 29% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 80% |
| Hawaii | 4% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Pacific offers campus housing for 2,231 of its 6,263 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Stockton, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,450 | 3,783 | 69% | 882 | 23% |
| Men | 2,278 | 1,566 | 69% | 365 | 23% |
| Women | 3,172 | 2,217 | 70% | 517 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 670 |
| SAT Writing | 500 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 36% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 30,880 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 30,880 |
| Room and board | $ 10,118 |
| Room charge | $ 5,080 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,038 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,566 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,214 |
Financial Aid:
Pacific participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 132900)
Pacific has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 144 | 63 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 68 | 73 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 62 | 49 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 32 | $130,158 | 6 | $92,209 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 32 | $98,602 | 12 | $93,772 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 33 | $88,024 | 38 | $84,085 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $63,156 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 99 | $104,183 | 60 | $85,054 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 68 | $102,023 | 24 | $88,921 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 49 | $74,802 | 41 | $75,588 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 43 | $65,618 | 48 | $60,741 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $44,274 | 8 | $56,288 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 7 | $66,155 | 4 | $76,299 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 173 | $81,810 | 125 | $71,234 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Big West Conference |
| Baseball | Big West Conference |
| Track | Big West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 105 | 115 | 220 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 64 | 101 | 165 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering/Industrial Management
Mechanical Engineering
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Area Studies, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Japanese Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
MEDICINE
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Orthodontics/Orthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
Music Therapy/Therapist
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pacific Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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