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.

Course Topics

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.

Pacific Selectivity

Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 543 and 670.

Faculty

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.

Student Enrollment

In 2007, Pacific had 6,235 students enrolled (5,807 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

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 Pacifics 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."