10-yr median earnings
$78,445
Federal aid recipients only
Private Nonprofit · Stockton, California
University of the Pacific
University of the Pacific is a private nonprofit institution in Stockton, California. as a private nonprofit, published Scorecard outcomes cover federal-aid recipients at this campus — endowment and sticker price sit outside those cohort fields.
- $78,445
- 10-yr median earnings
- 71.3%
- Acceptance rate
- $25,447
- Avg net price / yr
- 68.5%
- 150%-time completion
The verdict
University of the Pacific pairs top-5% former-student earnings with a moderately open admit.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- Top 4%
- former-student earnings, US
- 71.3%
- acceptance rate
- 68.5%
- 150%-time completion
- +25%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
City: Large
Carnegie: Doctoral/Prof
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this University of the Pacific profile
Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Doctoral/Professional Universities"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.
Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.
Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.
College Value Score
C+
College Value Score
64/100
University of the Pacific
A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.
Earnings A+
$78,445
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price F
$25,447
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate B-
68.5%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$19,500
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment A
79.2%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention A-
88.5%
First-year students returning for year two
Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.
Avg net price
$25,447
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
68.5%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 68.5%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - University of the Pacific vs peers
Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.
How University of the Pacific ranks nationally
Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.
University of the Pacific: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$78,445 Top 4% higher than 96% of 5,103 US colleges
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals
| Metric | University of the Pacific | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $78,445 | #216 of 5103 | 96th |
| Average net price | $25,447 | #3980 of 5020 | 21st (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 68.5% | #1543 of 4858 | 68th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,204 | #1033 of 5462 | 81st |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
3,204
Undergraduate enrollment
71.3%
Acceptance rate
1,346
SAT average
68.5%
150%-time completion
$78,445
10-yr median earnings
88.5%
First-year retention
How University of the Pacific ranks in California
State rank among 493 reporting California colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | University of the Pacific | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $78,445 | #44 of 493 | 91st |
| Average net price | $25,447 | #319 of 495 | 36th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 68.5% | #197 of 483 | 59th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,204 | #152 of 553 | 73rd |
Highest former-student earnings in California
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samuel Merritt University | $143,238 | - |
| 2 | Harvey Mudd College | $138,687 | $35,924 |
| 3 | California Institute of Technology | $128,566 | $16,075 |
| 4 | Stanford University | $124,080 | $13,807 |
| 5 | Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health | $115,318 | - |
| 6 | Gnomon | $114,785 | $51,949 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University | $109,183 | $50,062 |
| 8 | Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University | $109,183 | - |
| 9 | Touro University California | $104,805 | - |
| 10 | Claremont McKenna College | $104,736 | $28,849 |
| 11 | West Coast University-Anaheim-Orange County | $102,672 | $32,879 |
| 12 | West Coast University-Ontario | $102,672 | $49,590 |
| 44 | University of the PacificThis school | $78,445 | $25,447 |
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 71.3% |
| SAT Average | 1,346 |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 593 – 770 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 590 – 710 |
| ACT Average | 28 |
| ACT (25th-75th) | 23 – 32 |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at University of the Pacific
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k
$0 – $30k
$17,004 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k
$30k – $48k
$18,152 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$19,209 net price / yr
- $110k+
$110k+
$38,662 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at University of the Pacific - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $57,080 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $57,080 |
| Average Net Price | $25,447 |
36.1%
Pell Grant Rate
40.3%
Federal Loan Rate
$19,500
Median Debt
$207/mo
Monthly Payment
University of the Pacific costs less today than it did in 2013
Average net price fell from $30,318 to $25,926 (-14.5%) between 2013 and 2023, before any inflation adjustment, which makes the real-terms fall larger still. Most colleges moved the other way: the median change across the 4,315 schools measured over the same span was +14.6%.
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $30,3182023 · $25,926
Over the same years, enrollment went -16.1% (3,869 → 3,247 students).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.
Student Demographics
Race & ethnicity
Student body at a glance
59.0%
Female
35.0%
First Generation
Outcomes
88.5%
Retention Rate
$62,672
Median Earnings (6yr)
80.1%
Earning Over $25K
79.2%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 68.5% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 88.5% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $62,672 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $78,445 |
| Share earning over $25,000 | Working, not enrolled | 80.1% |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 79.2% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $19,500 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $207/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 23 | 719 | $80,767 | $171,261 | $22,738 |
| Master's | 8 | 212 | $99,893 | $162,982 | $72,678 |
| First Professional | 5 | 510 | $134,192 | $170,067 | $218,047 |
| Doctoral | 2 | 22 | $100,222 | $100,222 | $94,868 |
Top programs at University of the Pacific by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Multi/Interdisciplinary St…
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
$171,261 median earnings
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical S…
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
$170,067 median earnings
- Allied Health Diagnostic, …
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$162,982 median earnings
- Dentistry
Dentistry
$156,198 median earnings
- Computer Science
Computer Science
$147,511 median earnings
- Engineering, General
Engineering, General
$123,810 median earnings
- Law
Law
$114,281 median earnings
- Clinical, Counseling and A…
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
$100,222 median earnings
What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 81 | $171,261 | $15,500 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First Professional | 190 | $170,067 | $227,653 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | 56 | $162,982 | $183,850 |
| Dentistry | First Professional | 168 | $156,198 | $349,063 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 68 | $147,511 | $23,000 |
| Engineering, General | Master's | 32 | $123,810 | - |
| Law | First Professional | 152 | $114,281 | $147,082 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Doctoral | 6 | $100,222 | $94,868 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 17 | $99,573 | $28,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | First Professional | - | $96,221 | $179,474 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | 30 | $95,081 | $102,839 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | Bachelor's | 4 | $92,718 | - |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | 3 | $91,865 | - |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | 9 | $90,510 | $27,000 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | Master's | 17 | $87,881 | $41,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of the Pacific? ▼
University of the Pacific is a private nonprofit institution in Stockton, California. The acceptance rate is 71.3%. The average SAT score is 1,346. Undergraduate enrollment is 3,204 students.
How much do University of the Pacific former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at University of the Pacific who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $78,445 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $62,672.
How much does University of the Pacific cost? ▼
The average net price at University of the Pacific is $25,447. In-state tuition is $57,080 and out-of-state tuition is $57,080. Median student debt at graduation is $19,500.
What is the graduation rate at University of the Pacific? ▼
University of the Pacific has a 68.5% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 88.5%.
Is University of the Pacific worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at University of the Pacific is $19,500, while former students earn a median of $78,445 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 25% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 79.2% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $207.
Sources & methodology
Private-nonprofit profiles emphasize Scorecard cost-after-aid and completion alongside IPEDS Carnegie class. Endowment, gifts, and sticker price are not Scorecard fields on this page.
Figures are the Mar–Jul 2026 federal retrievals. Nonprofit campuses vary widely in aid practice — net price here is the Title-IV-recipient cohort average, not an individual award letter. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.
- College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education - former-student earnings, cost & completion (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics - enrollment, admissions, Carnegie class & demographics (nces.ed.gov/ipeds).
- U.S. Treasury / IRS earnings linkage - median earnings 6 & 10 years after enrollment for federal-aid recipients (irs.gov).
- College Scorecard, Field of Study - program-level (credential) earnings & debt (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- Federal Student Aid (Title IV / NSLDS) - U.S. Department of Education - net price, student debt & aid-recipient repayment outcomes (studentaid.gov).
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