University of the Pacific was established 1851, as California’s first chartered institution of higher learning. It was founded by pioneering Methodist ministers and remains the only Methodist-related university in California. Drawing on its rich legacy as the oldest chartered university in California, Pacific is a student-focused, comprehensive educational institution that produces outstanding graduates prepared for personal and professional success. Our student body thrives in Pacific’s small classes and dynamic cultural environment, while our distinguished alumni are transforming their communities every day.

University of the Pacific is a nationally ranked university with three distinct campuses united under one common goal: to educate and prepare the leaders of tomorrow through intensive academic study, experiential learning, and service to the community. The university offers more than 80 undergraduate areas of study in 11 schools and colleges, more than 30 graduate and professional programs and 12 accelerated programs.

The university’s distinctive Northern California footprint includes its Stockton Campus, widely recognized as one of the most beautiful private university campuses in the West; its San Francisco Campus, home to the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and graduate programs in health care and technology fields; and the Sacramento Campus, home to the Pacific McGeorge School of Law and graduate programs in health, education, public policy, public administration, data science and organizational behavior. The student population is made up of more than 3,700 undergraduates and more than 2,600 graduate and professional students. Pacific students benefit from small class sizes with an average class size of 18 and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1.

Pacific has added more than a dozen new academic programs across its three campuses over the last three years. Once the exclusive homes to Pacific’s law and dental schools, the Sacramento and San Francisco campuses now reach new students with graduate programs in data science, physician assistant studies, audiology, music therapy, education, public policy and public administration. These programs help address the region’s critical need for leaders in technology, health care, education, government and nonprofit sectors. New graduate and undergraduate programs have been launched on Stockton Campus designed to equip students for success in the digital era, including Media X, a program that integrates the analysis, performance, production, marketing and management of traditional, digital and emerging media.

Pacific students gain the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the 21st century through experiential learning, robust career preparation and a diverse community. Pacific faculty/scholars take a deep interest in the students’ discovery of their talents, providing an unparalleled landscape of learning.

Location

Stockton, California (USA)

The university is working alongside local individuals and organizations to prepare more of our young people for a successful future. Pacific is also making a positive community impact across Northern California through tens of thousands of hours of public outreach, innovative new programs and the efforts of students, faculty and staff across the university.

Campus life at Pacific complements and enriches your social, academic, and professional life. We pride ourselves in providing students with the opportunity to attend concerts featuring chart-topping artists such as Ella Mai, H.E.R., and so much more! Along with performances, is the opportunity to engage in 14 intramural sports clubs featuring a 32′ tall rock-climbing tower, 143 student clubs and organizations, and community outreach opportunities. At Pacific, the possibilities are endless!

Pacific campuses:

• Stockton (USA)
• Sacramento (USA)
• San Francisco (USA)

School & Faculty

• College of the Pacific
• School of International Studies
• Benerd College
• Conservatory of Music
• Eberhardt School of Business
• Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy
• School of Health Sciences
• School of Engineering and Computer Science
• Graduate School
• Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
• Pacific McGeorge School of Law