University of the Pacific
Small private university with a gorgeous campus in a beautiful residential neighborhood of Stockton, CA
Known for the wide array of programs it offers.
Offers 80 undergraduate areas of study spanning ten schools and colleges.
Strongest programs include Engineering, Business, Education, English, International Relations, PrePharmacy, and Health, Exercise, and Sport Science.
Unique majors include Dental Hygiene, Human Performance, Jazz Studies, Media X, Music Therapy and Sports Analytics Specialization.
Offers accelerated programs in Pharmacy and Dentistry.
Merit Aid averages $16,200
The campus resembles an East Coast liberal arts college.
The general education program includes seminars, breadth program, and fundamental skills.
Required courses include ‘What is Good for Society?’ and ‘What is an Ethical Life?’
The business school offers speciality concentrations in arts and entertainment management, business law, and entrepreneurship.
50% of classes have fewer than 20 students.
50% of students are studying Liberal Arts, 50% are studying STEM.
Strong focus on undergraduate education. Great access to professors. No classes taught by teaching assistants.
Plenty of opportunities for undergraduate research and to be published.
Great access to internships within the city and in larger cities in the area.
Very collaborative environment.
As long as students follow all university guidelines, they are guaranteed graduation in four years or the extra time is free.
All students are also guaranteed the opportunity for some type of experiential learning.
Not a political campus but leans middle of the road.
First college to go co-ed in the state.
Diverse student body (35% Asian American, 4% African American, 24% Hispanic, 4% Multi-Racial, 8% International)
38% of students qualify for Pell Grants.
Greek system - 25% of students participate.
Division I sports
Within two hours of lots of great outdoor activities so students hit the road a lot.