by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Pacific degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Pacific measures up.
Pacific is ranked #2,387 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within California, it ranks #171 of 304 for value.
Among the majors Pacific offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Music Therapy | #17 of 25 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #17 of 25 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | #66 of 75 |
| Dental | #66 of 75 |
| Dental Support Services | #66 of 75 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | #69 of 90 |
| Media Arts | #80 of 118 |
| General Communication Sciences & Disorders | #107 of 127 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | #113 of 158 |
| Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering | #117 of 156 |
Read the full Pacific value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
University of the Pacific is ranked #26 out of #346 in California for quality and #171 out of #304 for California value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Pacific financial aid page to be sure.
University of the Pacific is ranked #2,387 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, University of the Pacific is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Pacific costs about $27,340. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $109,361 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $72,781 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $25,447 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $27,340 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $109,361 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Pacific net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Pacific degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $291,124 | — | — |
| All Students | $109,361 | #2,387 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $101,788 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $291,124 | — | — |
| All Students | $109,361 | #171 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $101,788 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Pacific shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17,716 |
| $30K–$48K | $17,411 |
| $48K–$75K | $20,169 |
| $75K–$110K | $26,422 |
| Over $110K | $38,104 |
About 96% of Pacific undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $38,433 per year. Get more details on the Pacific financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Pacific net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.