Established in 1851, University of the Pacific is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Stockton (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), California. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: San Francisco, Sacramento. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, University of the Pacific (UOP) is a medium-sized coeducational US higher education institution. University of the Pacific (UOP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 171 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UOP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.