University of the Pacific in USA

California’s Private University of Choice
University of the Pacific provides personalized learning and small class sizes, with professors passionate about their students' success. We offer all the choices of a major university, with 10 schools and colleges and nearly 100 majors.

Our history
University of the Pacific is California's oldest university, founded July 10, 1851—less than a year after California received statehood. Established by pioneering Methodist ministers, it remains the only Methodist-affiliated university in California.

A history of firsts
Many universities pride themselves on tradition. At Pacific, our tradition is innovation.

California's first university
The West's first music conservatory
California's first coeducational university

Our mission
University of the Pacific’s mission is to provide a superior, student-centered learning experience integrating liberal arts and professional education and preparing individuals for lasting achievement and responsible leadership in their careers and communities.

Our values
Our shared values are at the heart of who we are as Pacificans and represent what we do best. Our values guide and shape our students' success by defining the essence of what a Pacific education means. This affirmed set of values builds students' pride and sense of belonging to the university and can transform their Pacific experience into lasting loyalty.