University of the Pacific Acceptance Rate
Stockton, California · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,763
- Admitted
- 5,467
- Yield
- 14.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of the Pacific's acceptance rate has risen from 54.9% in 2014–15 to 94.9% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 15,183 to 5,763 (-62%) over that period.
Its 94.9% rate makes University of the Pacific more selective than about 10% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 13%.
University of the Pacific has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 14.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 15,183 | 8,335 | 54.9% | 924 |
| 2015–16 | 14,449 | 9,328 | 64.6% | 937 |
| 2016–17 | 8,870 | 5,853 | 66% | 726 |
| 2017–18 | 13,064 | 8,475 | 64.9% | 899 |
| 2018–19 | 13,545 | 8,598 | 63.5% | 954 |
| 2019–20 | 13,096 | 8,592 | 65.6% | 808 |
| 2020–21 | 14,063 | 9,949 | 70.7% | 718 |
| 2021–22 | 10,901 | 8,645 | 79.3% | 781 |
| 2022–23 | 5,891 | 5,492 | 93.2% | 847 |
| 2023–24 | 5,763 | 5,467 | 94.9% | 773 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,498 | 3,339 | 95.5% |
| Men | 2,184 | 2,054 | 94% |
| Unknown | 81 | 74 | 91.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 580–690 | 27% |
| SAT Math | 580–730 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–31 | 5% |
How University of the compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of the Pacific's acceptance rate?
University of the Pacific's acceptance rate is 94.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,467 admitted of 5,763 applicants).
Is University of the Pacific test optional?
University of the Pacific is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of the Pacific?
University of the Pacific received 5,763 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,467.
What SAT score do you need for University of the Pacific?
Admitted students at University of the Pacific typically scored 580–690 on SAT Reading/Writing and 580–730 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of the Pacific getting harder to get into?
University of the Pacific has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 54.9% in 2014–15 to 94.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.pacific.edu/.