Pacific University generally refers to the University of the Pacific in the United States. The following is a detailed introduction:

School Overview

Long history: Founded on July 10, 1851 in Santa Clara, California, it was originally called California Wesleyan College and changed to its current name in 1961.

Geographic location: The main campus is located in Stockton, California, and there are branch campuses in San Francisco and Sacramento. It is surrounded by Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park.

School size: In 2007, the Stockton campus had 4,646 students from 43 states and 42 countries across the United States.

Educational resources

Rich majors: It has 11 colleges, offering more than 80 undergraduate majors and master's and doctoral degree programs, covering anthropology, sociology, computer science and other fields.

Strong faculty: 77% of faculty members have a doctorate or equivalent degree. Teachers include both professional research doctors and CEOs of large companies.

Teaching characteristics: Small classes are implemented, with an average of 19 students per class and a teacher-student ratio of 12:1, focusing on practical teaching, combining theory with practice through internships and other forms.

Campus Life

Various accommodations: There are many options such as traditional dormitories, apartments, fraternity-style houses, etc. Most students need to live on campus.

Active clubs: There are more than 30 clubs and organizations such as drama clubs and photography associations, as well as various celebrations and commemorative activities.

Excellent sports: There are 7 men's and 11 women's sports teams participating in the first league of the American College Athletic Association.

School rankings and honors

It was rated as a third-level national university by "U.S. News and World Report", and its academic reputation ranked 96th in the United States. Its undergraduate engineering major ranked 52nd in the United States. The business school is accredited by AACSB, and the employment rate or further study rate of graduates is as high as 91%.