University of the Pacific Parent and Family Guide
Pacific Facts
How many applications did Pacific receive?
Pacific received a record number of freshmen applications this year, over 20,000!
How competitive was admission this year?
This year’s pool of admitted students continue to be selective. Only the top third of applicants were admitted.
The average SAT of admitted freshmen was above 1200 (Critical Reading + Math) and the average GPA was 3.57.
Why is Pacific so popular?
Pacific’s popularity is increasing with students because of our commitment to academic excellence, our guarantee of graduation in 4 years, and continued investment in a highly personalized student experience.
