University of the Pacific
- Private
University of the Pacific: international tuition 57,080 USD per year, one-year total cost 71,515 USD, acceptance rate 71.3%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110.
Yes. A Vietnamese first-year applicant may be considered for Pacific Academic Merit Scholarships, worth $10,000–$30,000 annually and renewable for up to four years if conditions are met. Current need-based aid for international students is unclear.
Getting in. The school admits 71.3% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 590–710, Math 593–770, ACT 23–32. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 80+ or Duolingo 110+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 71,515 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 15/11. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of the Pacific?
International tuition is 57,080 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 71,515 USD.
Does University of the Pacific offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Yes. A Vietnamese first-year applicant may be considered for Pacific Academic Merit Scholarships, worth $10,000–$30,000 annually and renewable for up to four years if conditions are met. Current need-based aid for international students is unclear.
What English scores does University of the Pacific require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110.
What is the acceptance rate at University of the Pacific?
The acceptance rate is 71.3%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Zhao Do2022Vlog
- University of the Pacific2023Vlog
- University of the Pacific2023Campus tour
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe page says admitted students are automatically considered, but that sentence does not also identify international students under the quote standard.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo information states that admission decisions disregard an international applicant’s ability to pay.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo information says international first-year students must submit the CSS Profile or a dedicated international-aid form.
Scholarships at this school
Merit Scholarships for Incoming First-Year Undergraduate StudentsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page10,000 – 30,000 USD/year≈ ₫261M – ₫782M
The page confirms merit scholarships for international first-year students, so a Vietnamese applicant is within the eligible group.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Early Action application deadline for fall admission (EA)Applicationin31days
- Regular Decision application deadline for fall admission (RD)Application+92 days
- Regular Decision admission decisions released for fall admission (RD)Decision+167 days
- Pacific Application and Common Application open for spring and fall admissionOther+259 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
45 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
* U.S. median for this field — the school publishes no figure of its own.
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data