College of the Week: University of the Pacific

The University of the Pacific is a private university with a picturesque campus in Stockton, California, that has made its way into more than 15 movies, including "All the King's Men," "Porgy & Bess" and "Flubber." Freshmen and sophomores must live on campus, unless they're commuting from a parent's home within 50 miles of school. Upperclassmen may live in residence halls, Greek houses or university apartments if they'd like, but they aren't required to.

The student-faculty ratio at University of the Pacific is 13:1, and the school has 42.2% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of the Pacific include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies; Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology; Engineering; Social Sciences; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Visual and Performing Arts; Health Professions and Related Programs; and Education. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 84%. (https://www.usnews.com/bes.../university-of-the-pacific-1329)

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