What Makes Pacific Distinctive
Quality with Affordability About 80% of all students receive financial aid. Pacific offers a quality education that is still affordable.
Learning Tailored to You Your learning experience is personal. It is not unusual for a student who misses class to get a call from their professor asking if they are ok. Find out why.
Study Abroad Pacific offers one of the most extensive study abroad programs in the country.
Four Year Graduation Guarantee Get your degree in four years or any additional tuition is free. Read about Pacific's Four-Year Graduation Guarantee.
A Broad Selection of Courses For a university its size, Pacific offers an unusual breadth of educational programs and a comprehensive education.
Best Value in its Class With more than 6,000 students enrolled at its campuses in Stockton, Sacramento and San Francisco, Pacific is one of the smallest universities to be ranked among the top 100 national universities, both by US News & World Report and the The Washington Monthly College Guide. Learn why.
Practical Learning Pacific's goal is for you to graduate "practice ready." We encourage you to participate in internships, study abroad, volunteer, or find a cooperative education programs. Pacific is committed to providing every student a real-world learning experiential opportunity.
Student Community Whatever your interest—recreational, political, social, career, or personal—Pacific's students have probably already organized around that topic into one of many clubs and organizations.
Accelerated Professional Degree Programs Our accelerated programs are designed for very talented and dedicated high school students who know they want to pursue a professional degree.
Leadership Development Pacific encourages you to get involved in your education and your school through experiential learning. Some courses incorporate opportunities for leadership training. One opportunity is through the annual Leadership Conferences.
Community Involvement Students can be involved academically and socially in a wide variety of clubs and organizations. For example, Pacific students offer tutoring, mentoring, community outreach, and environmental education through the Center for Community Involvement.
Alumni Engagement Our alumni participate in a variety of activities, and students are encouraged to seek counsel and advice from our alumni.
Continual Innovation Pacific was the first co-ed university in California. More recently, Pacific was the first private university to pledge to match California State Cal-Grant awards.
Pacific Firsts The University of the Pacific's unique history is characterized by periods of great transformation achieved through courageous pioneering efforts. Pacific, a distinguished northern California private university, has thrived by nourishing its traditions and evolving through pioneering firsts.
Student-centered Education We offer a student-centered learning experience integrating liberal arts and professional education, preparing you for lasting achievement and responsible leadership in your career and community. For details, read our complete mission.
Partnerships, Centers and Institutes Pacific is committed to strategically expanding and improving partnerships among its alumni and in local, regional, national, and global communities.