General Questions about Pacific

What is Pacific known for?

Several characteristics of Pacific make this university a unique experience, unlike any other:

• We are known for our excellence in the strength of the undergraduate education.
• Our small class size leading to strong relationships between faculty and students and to personalized learning.
• The variety of academic and co-curricular choices.
• Our long-standing reputation for innovation.
• The beauty of our campus.

What are the University's FASFA and CEEB codes?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) Code: 001329
College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) Code: 4065

Is Pacific a public or private university?

Pacific is an independent university. This means that anyone who qualifies can attend, and we do not receive direct funding from the government.

What type of university is Pacific?

Pacific is a comprehensive university with three campuses and eleven schools and colleges. Eight of our schools and colleges provide undergraduate education on the Stockton campus, including a college of liberal arts and sciences (College of the Pacific), six professional schools and an adult re-entry division. The Stockton campus also has a graduate school. The other two campuses are the Pacific McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento and the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco.

Is Pacific a religious or church-related university?

No. Pacific was founded by and is affiliated with the Methodist Church. We do have a chapel, a full-time chaplain, a number of religious-oriented clubs, and a Department of Religious Studies, but we are not a “religious” university where students are required to attend chapel or to take religion classes. Any or all of the above are available to students who are interested, but participation in such activities is completely voluntary.

How old is Pacific?

We became California's first chartered institution of higher education in 1851. We were also the first co-ed university (the first graduating class had five men and five women). We celebrated our sesquicentennial year in 2001.

Is Pacific accredited?

Pacific is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and many academic programs have additional accreditation by appropriate professional organizations.

Who is the President of Pacific?

Pamela A. Eibeck. She became the 24th President of University of the Pacific on July 1, 2009 and the first woman to hold the office. Her Presidency follows a distinguished career as a researcher, teacher, educational reformer, and university administrator.

What's the difference between a college, a school, and a university?

A college is usually several different departments and grants bachelor's degrees in liberal arts or science or both.

A school gives instruction in a specialized field and usually grants a degree particular to its field.

A university includes several schools and colleges, and grants bachelor's degrees, as well as master's degrees, and sometimes doctoral degrees