I’m currently an undergraduate music therapy student at Pacific, and can give you some insight into the school.
We have a little over 3,000 undergrad students on our beautiful Stockton campus. Because of the fairly small size, there is a strong focus on meeting students’ individual needs. The Conservatory of Music focuses on the undergrad experience and allows for numerous undergrad performing opportunities.
Although tuition is expensive for a private school versus a public school, there are SO many grants, scholarships, and other forms of financial aid available. Often, the out-of-pocket expense for private schools are less than public because of the number of scholarships provided. Pacific has a 4-year guarantee, if you comply with your faculty adviser’s recommendations. Your faculty adviser keeps close tabs on your progress and is a fantastic resource.
I have never had trouble registering for classes, ever. Especially in the Conservatory, it is pretty much guaranteed that you will get all of the classes you need for your major. If there is a significant problem in registration that does not allow you to graduate in 4 years, there is a possibility that the school will pay for the extra year/semester that you need to complete the program. (Note that sometimes students with a double major may have to take an extra year. The tuition for that extra year will not be covered.)
Housing is guaranteed all 4 years. Unless you live within a 50 mile radius of the Stockton campus, students are required to live on campus for the first 2 years. If you are a transfer student and have already obtained a certain amount of units, you are not required to life on campus. However, on campus living is safe, convenient, and an altogether fantastic experience.
I also encourage you to check out pacific.edu for more information. I hope this helps!