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Location: Stockton, California
Enrollment: 6,493
Setting: Urban
Type: Private, Co-Ed
City Population: 311,178
Climate: 13.2°C -33.5°C
U.S. News Rank: #133
International Student Rate: 6.4%

At University of the Pacific, you will gain knowledge, experience and inspiration in and out of the classroom. Located in progressive northern California, close to San Francisco and Silicon Valley, Pacific is dedicated to providing you with career opportunities and rigorous academics.

Why Pacific?

University of the Pacific offers 80+ undergraduate majors and 30+ postgraduate degree programs. With small class sizes and world-class instruction, we provide a supportive and challenging atmosphere.

  • #10 Best Undergraduate Business School in California—College Choice, 2018
  • 30 countries represented in the student body
  • 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio
  • Companies like Apple, Bloomberg, Deloitte and Target recruit on campus
Stay Active, Stay Connected
  • 150+ student clubs, organizations and community outreach opportunities
  • 17 Division I sports teams for men and women
  • Attend a performance at Pacific’s Conservatory of Music.
Stockton

With more than 25% of its residents hailing from outside the United States, Stockton offers culture and fun in a mid-sized city.

  • See a performance at the Bob Hope California Theatre, a national historic landmark.
  • Shop designer boutiques, eat at restaurants, study at cafes or enjoy Stockton’s arts scene.
  • Located near the San Joaquin River and Delta Region, Stockton is also an outdoor lover’s paradise, close to hundreds of popular hiking, skiing and camping spots.
Sacramento

Sacramento is the star on the map of California, its capital city. It’s not only the seat of the state’s government but also home to cutting-edge local restaurants, a deep wealth of American history, rich arts and cultural scene, as well as natural beauty and a deep sense of serenity.

  • Sacramento’s 28 museums showcase a range of unique subjects and artifacts, including medical history, the California Gold Rush and world-class art collections.
  • Enjoy fantastic locally grown food. Sacramento is America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital, with fine dining restaurants scattered throughout the city among world-class art galleries, bookstores and boutiques.
San Francisco

San Francisco is known for its cool summers, steep rolling hills, eclectic mix of architecture and unique landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, vintage cable cars, Fisherman's Wharf and the Chinatown district.

  • If you are looking for authentic Chinese cuisine, go no further than San Francisco’s Chinatown, the biggest Chinatown outside of Asia as well as the oldest in North America.
  • Explore Golden Gate Park, one of San Francisco’s most amazing places with 1,017 acres to explore lakes, picnic areas, monuments and gardens.
Explore Northern California

Stockton, Sacramento, and San Francisco are full of Central Valley, Sierra Nevada, and Bay Area flavors, relaxation and fresh air. Discover diverse cuisine and outdoor life, all in close proximity to favorite destinations like San Francisco and the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park.

  • Visit the California state capitol in Sacramento or a bit of the “old west” in the Old Sacramento area, less than one hour away.
  • See the Golden Gate Bridge, visit Fisherman’s Wharf and sample Dungeness crab in San Francisco.
  • Head to Silicon Valley, the world-famous home of major tech companies Google, Facebook, Apple and more.
  • Hike at Yosemite National Park, home to 3,100 square kilometers of California’s famous sequoia trees and great for camping, swimming and rock climbing the legendary El Capitan.

As an international student enrolling at a select U.S. News Global Education school, you will have access to exclusive programs and services.

To make your transition as easy as possible, our enrollment counselors set you up for success with:

Application Assistance
  • Streamlined application process
  • Assigned counselor
  • Major/field of study guidance
Pre-Arrival Guidance
  • Visa interview help
  • Prep webinars & checklists
  • Help with required forms
Campus Transition
  • Airport welcome
  • Student & parent orientation
  • Cultural group outings
Academic Support
  • Classes for your academic level
  • English-language & ESL help
  • Tutoring support
Career Growth
  • Career Accelerator Program
  • Internship assistance
  • Job search help
I'm looking forward to
Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Major Lists
College of the Pacific (Liberal Arts and Sciences)

Actuarial Science

Applied Mathematics

Art

Asian Language & Studies – Chinese

Asian Language & Studies – Japanese

Biochemistry

Biological Studies

Chemistry

Communication

Economics

English

Environmental Studies

French

Geological Use & Environmental Sciences

Graphic Design

Health, Exercise & Sport Sciences- Health Exercise Science

Health, Exercise & Sport Sciences – Sport Management

Health, Exercise & Sport Sciences – Sport Pedagogy

History

Mathematics

Media X

Philosophy

Physics

Political Science

Psychology

Religious Studies

Social Sciences

Sociology

Spanish

Studio Art

Conservatory of Music

Jazz Studies

Music (BA)

Music (BM)

Music Composition

Music Education

Music History

Music Industry Studies (BS)

Music Management

Music Therapy

Music Performance

School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Speech-Language Pathology*

*Program also offers outstanding students the option to earn a bachelors and masters degree in 5 years.

School of Business

Business Administration – International Business

Business Administration - Accounting*

Business Administration – Arts & Entertainment Management

Business Administration – Business Law

Business Administration – Economics

Business Administration – Entrepreneurship

Business Administration – Finance

Business Administration – Management & Human Resources

Business Administration – Management Information Systems

Business Administration – Marketing

Business Administration – Sports Management

School of Education

Education (Diversified)*

*Program also offers outstanding students the option to earn a bachelors and teaching certificate in 4 years.

School of Engineering and Computer Science

Bioengineering*

Civil Engineering*

Computer Engineering*

Computer Science*

Electrical Engineering*

Engineering Management*

Engineering Physics*

Mechanical Engineering*

*Programs also offer outstanding students the option to earn a bachelors and masters degree in 5 years.

School of International Studies

Global Studies & Cultural Change

International Affairs & Commerce

International Relations

Dates & Costs

For the latest application dates and program costs information, please click here.

Entry Requirements

International Direct Program Academic Accelerator Program (AAP) Extended Accelerator Program (EAP) Pre-Sessional English (PSE)
GPA Requirement 3.0 2.5 2.5 2.5
Minimum TOEFL® 80 68 60 <60
Minimum IELTS™ 6.5 5.5 5.0 <5.0
ITEP 4.5+ 3.5 3.0 2.5-2.9
Major Lists
McGeorge School of Law

Master of Laws (LLM)

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Master of Public Policy (MPP)

Master of Science in Law (MSL)

School of Engineering and Computer Science

Master of Science in Data Science (MS)*

Master of Science in Engineering Science (MSES)

*Offered at University of the Pacific’s San Francisco campus

Eberhardt School of Business

Master of Accounting (MAcc)

Dates & Costs

For the latest application dates and program costs information, please click here.

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Location:
Stockton, California
About UOP
Location: Stockton, California
Enrollment: 6,493
Setting: Urban
Type: Private, Co-Ed
City Population: 311,178
Climate: 13.2°C -33.5°C
U.S. News Rank: #133
International Student Rate: 6.4%
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