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Pacific College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 71%
On-time graduation rate 64%

Located in Costa Mesa, California, Pacific College is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Pacific College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Pacific College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

71.4%
The most popular programs at Pacific College are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 85 of freshman students at Pacific College received on average $5,485 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,485
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 28 85% $4,656 $130,370
Other Federal Grant 28 85% $5,162 $144,545
State Grant/Scholarships 3 9% $3,009 $9,027
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 28 85% $5,485 $153,572

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pacific College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Pacific College students is 64.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 75.0%.

64.4%

  • asian 75.0% 3 students
  • African American 66.7% 2 students
  • white 100.0% 5 students
  • hispanic 50.0% 14 students
  • Mixed Race 100.0% 5 students

Service Offerings

Pacific College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Pacific College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training