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    Program facts

    University of the Pacific
    Stockton, USA
    • Program type
      Bachelor's
    • Duration
      3 years
    • Annual tuition fee
      54,506 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    • Language taught in
      English
    • Start date
      August

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    Program Overview

    What the University of the Pacific says about their program:
    "University of the Pacific offers an accelerated Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene for qualified students. In addition to clinical practice, the baccalaureate hygiene degree allows entry into numerous positions in teaching, research, administration, public health, private industry, and other areas of hygiene practice. The degree doubles as a strong catalyst for applications in advanced degree programs."

    Admissions requirements

    We will guide you through the application procedure; please see the details below.

    Undergraduate academic requirements

    • Secondary school graduation or equivalent

    English proficiency

    Undergraduate

    • IELTS: 6.5
    • TOEFL: 80
    • PTE Academic: 54
    • Duolingo: 110 All international students are required to take placement tests to demonstrate writing, math, and other proficiencies during New Student Orientation Week.

    English proficiency waivers

    • SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 570. If you have taken the SAT and would like to submit your score, you can do so, but it is optional. University of the Pacific’s SAT code is 4065.
    • ACT Composite score of 22 or higher. If you have taken the ACT and would like to submit your score, you can do so, but it is optional. University of the Pacific’s ACT code is 0240.
    • Citizens of the following countries

      Australia, Canada, Ghana, New Zealand, Nigeria, United Kingdom and South Africa. If you are a citizen of one of these countries, you should take the SAT or ACT instead of an English language proficiency test, if you choose to do so. International transfer students with more than 30 units of college work do not need to take the SAT or ACT.

    • All high school instruction in the U.S. and in English
    • “A”-level English score of B or higher
    • AP English score of 4 or higher
    • IB English score of 5 or higher
    • Two English Composition courses at a university or college in the U.S., with grades of B or higher in both courses
    • One English Composition course and one Communications or Critical Thinking course at a university or college in the United States, with grades of B or higher in both courses

    Documents required

    • Clear copy of Passport Photo Page
    • Diploma of previous studies
    • Official Transcripts
    • Personal Statement (Personal Essay)
    • Proof of Financial Support
    • Proof of language proficiency
    • Letter of Recommendation
    • Interview

    Fees and funding

    Fee information

    • Undergraduate tuition: US$54,506 per year

    Funding

    Powell Scholars Program

    • Amount: up to $45,000 Annual Merit Scholarship
    • Requirements:
    • An unweighted cumulative high school GPA of 3.7 or higher
    • Undertaken a rigorous academic curriculum - Honors, AP and/or IB courses
    • Demonstrated leadership skills or leadership potential in two or more areas, including but not restricted to student government, community service, cultural groups, research, creative activities, or sports

    Academic Merit Scholarships for First-Year Students

    • Merit scholarships are awarded to academically exceptional high school seniors who are accepted for admission as first-year undergraduates. These scholarships range in annual value from $10,000 to $30,000.
    • Merit scholarships are determined holistically, with factors such as high school attended, grade point average, curriculum rigor, commitment, extracurricular activities and obligations, leadership, and demonstrated interest all being factors.
    • Merit scholarships can be renewed for full-time enrollment in your first bachelor's degree program at Pacific for up to a total of four years (eight fall and spring semesters) of scholarship support.
    • Amount: from $10,000 to $30,000

    Visa requirements for University of the Pacific

    Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

    USA student visa requirements