University of the Pacific SAT and ACT scores
Stockton, CA · private college · 3,297 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as University of the Pacific reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for University of the Pacific?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of the Pacific scored 1183 to 1480, with an average of 1346. A score at or above 1330 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for University of the Pacific?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 23 to 32. A 32 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does University of the Pacific require the SAT or ACT?
University of the Pacific reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does University of the Pacific accept the CLT?
University of the Pacific is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in California with similar scores
- Otis College of Art and DesignSAT 1265–1395
- Loyola Marymount UniversitySAT 1260–1430
- Westmont CollegeSAT 1240–1450
- Chapman UniversitySAT 1260–1440
- Thomas Aquinas CollegeSAT 1220–1400
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Muhlenberg CollegeSAT 1250–1410
- Patrick Henry CollegeSAT 1240–1420
- Pennsylvania State UniversitySAT 1240–1420
- University of Alabama at BirminghamSAT 1210–1450
- University of Florida-OnlineSAT 1250–1410
- University of Maryland-Baltimore CountySAT 1240–1420
More about University of the Pacific
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University of the Pacific (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026