Here are the current tuition and fee figures for University of the Pacific, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent tuition and fees at University of the Pacific amounted to $57,080 a year for undergraduate students. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Required fees account for came to $940; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,140 |
| Fees | $940 |
| Total | $57,080 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much does University of the Pacific charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how University of the Pacific tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, University of the Pacific sits above the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the University of the Pacific Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at University of the Pacific has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $51,628 |
| Two Years Ago | $52,918 |
| One Year Ago | $54,506 |
| Most Recent Year | $56,140 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Pacific has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, tuition rose 3.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $58,791 for the coming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 2.92%, so a year from now students could pay around $58,749.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $58,749 |
| In 2 Years | $60,467 |
| In 3 Years | $62,235 |
| In 4 Years | $64,055 |
| In 5 Years | $65,928 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $245,506.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at University of the Pacific, visit the University of the Pacific Financial Aid page.