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University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific is a private, mid‑sized university in Stockton, California, with additional campuses in San Francisco and Sacramento, known for its personalized, experiential education and strong health‑ and music‑related programs. Students often rave about the small‑class feel, the close‑knit campus community, the many student organizations and campus events, and the easy access to internships and Bay Area opportunities.

State

California

Student Population

6,000

Acceptance Rate

70–75%

GPA Range

3.4–3.7

SAT Range

1100–1250

Common Majors

business administration, biology, psychology, health and physical education/fitness, communication, computer science

“Campus feels like a friendly suburban enclave with lots of involvement options, school culture leans into house life, Tiger pride, and service‑focused events, professors know you by name but still expect strong work, and off‑campus life mixes Stockton‑area outings, Valley‑town trips, and internships that keep the schedule full without feeling like you’re lost in a huge university.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$54,682

Conference

West Coast Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

73.2

Avg Women's Scores

N/A

Men's Team Notes

Tigers men delivered steady mid-73 team averages over 12 events, securing top-10 finishes at WCC Championships with strong par-5 scoring led by upperclassmen consistency. Individual top-25s highlighted depth; solid home performances at San Joaquin Country Club fueled regional contention amid California coastal winds.

Women's Team Notes

N/A

Coaches

Men's Coach

John Cook

Women's Coach

N/A

Men's Email

jcook@pacific.edu

Women's Email

N/A

Men's Coach Bio

John Cook is the University of the Pacific men’s head golf coach, leading the Tigers in the West Coast Conference. Hired to steady and rebuild the program, he has guided the team through a strong schedule of regional and national events while emphasizing player development and competitive depth. Cook brings a detail‑oriented practice culture and a focus on graduation‑rate‑driven success, aiming to position Pacific as a consistently competitive WCC program and NCAA‑regional‑level contender.

Women's Coach Bio

N/A

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