Pacific College, CA
Private For-Profit
4-Year • Very Small • Primarily Nonresidential
Health Professions School
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Pacific College Rankings
Affordability48
Retention99
Graduation56
Earnings69
Diversity59
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Pacific College
50%
Bachelor’s
25%
Associate’s
25%
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Health Professions and Related Programs100%
Admissions
Getting into Pacific College
60%
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Pacific College
$11K
In-State Tuition
$11K
Out-of-State Tuition
$26K
Average Total Cost
$23K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $23K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $22K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $24K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $26K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $26K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Pacific College
32%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
53%
Repayment Rate
$170
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 45% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 27% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 7% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 5% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $17K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $10K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $26K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $20K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $12K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 48% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 53% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 54% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 53% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Pacific College
100%
Retention Rate
15%
Transfer Rate
8%
Withdrawal Rate
73%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 72% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 73% | 60% | 55% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 88% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 50% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 75% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 43% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 50% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Pacific College
90%
Employment Rate
$48K
Median Salary
$29K
25 Pctl Salary
$65K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 84% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 85% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 86% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $29K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $48K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $65K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $77K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $48K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $52K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $46K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Pacific College
291
Undergraduates
16%
Full-time Undergrads
30
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 89% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 11% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 11% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 10% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 10% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3% | 1% | <1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 46% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 23% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 27% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 11% | 14% |
| >$110K | 21% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Pacific College, CA
Stanbridge University
1 miles, E
California Intercontinental University
2 miles, NE
Vanguard University of Southern California
2 miles, SW