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Accreditations
Since 1949, University of the Pacific has been accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the WASC Senior College and University Commission. Pacific’s last review was conducted in 2019, and current accreditation is valid through 2027.
The Master of Social Work Program at University of the Pacific is accredited through the Council on Social Work Education.
The Master of Social Work Program at University of the Pacific is accredited through the Council on Social Work Education
Accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the WASC Senior College and University Commission
How University of the Pacific ranks
University of the Pacific, California's first university, offers the academic rigor of a private university, the resources and amenities of a large school and the personal attention of a small community of scholars.
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.
Top Rankings
- #1 — Career earnings, among U.S. colleges and universities that have the highest percentage of Pell Grant recipients (Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)
- #3 — Best Value in California (U.S. News & World Report, 2025)
- #7 — Ethnic Diversity in California (tied with UC Berkeley and University of Southern California) (U.S. News & World Report, 2023)
- #11 — Best Private University in the West (Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, 2024)
- #36 — Social Mobility (Wall Street Journal 2025)
- #87 — Among all U.S. Colleges and Universities (Wall Street Journal 2025)
- Top 100 — Student Experience (Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, 2024)
- Top 10 — Sustainable food and dining practices (Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2022)
- 5 out of 5 stars — Best Colleges in America (Money Magazine 2023)
