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PC

Pacific College

Costa Mesa, CAPrivate For-ProfitCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 56% Acceptance
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56%
Accept Rate
Moderately Selective
$29,363
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
225
Students
Small campus body
$62,792
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Pacific College is a private for-profit institution located in the city setting of Costa Mesa, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 225 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 56%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private For-Profit
Student Population
225 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
56% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
56%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences99% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $132,148
Earnings 5yr: $123,355
Debt: N/A
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,162
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $16,125
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $60,015
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$29,363
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

28%
Pell Grants
44%
Take Loans
53%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$62,792
+12% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$70,064

Completion Signals

63%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
N/A
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,869
Est. Monthly Payment
$225/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

16%
Men
84%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 16% men and 84% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
63%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$39,631
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