The University of the Pacific is a private university located in Stockton, California. Founded in 1851, it is California’s oldest chartered university and operates as an independent, nonprofit institution.
Unlike public universities, which receive state funding, the University of the Pacific relies on tuition, donations, and endowments. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across its three campuses in Stockton, San Francisco, and Sacramento.
As a private university, it has greater autonomy in setting tuition fees, curriculum, and admission policies compared to public institutions. However, it also tends to have higher tuition costs for students.
