Pacific College

Private for-profit two-year college in Costa Mesa, CA that costs an average of $24,579 a year after financial aid and admits 56% of applicants.

Net price / year
$24,579
Acceptance rate
56%
Graduation rate
—
Earnings after 10 yrs
$74,972

Private for-profitMidsize city225 undergraduates

Cost of Pacific College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$31,727
Average net price after aid$24,579

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$22,483
$48,001–75,000$23,101
$110,001+$31,727

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Pacific College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate56%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$64,614
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$74,972
Rank in California (earnings)2nd of 125 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$20,000
Typical monthly loan payment$227 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants52%
Students with federal loans68%

Majors and programs at Pacific College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations1——
Health and Medical Administrative Services16——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing60—$32,611

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants27——

Associate's degree programs (2)

Master's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing20——

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San Francisco Film SchoolSan Francisco$31,768——
Glendale Career College-North-West College-MFSONWest Covina$50,349—$46,721
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About Pacific College

TypePrivate for-profit two-year college
LocationCosta Mesa, CA
SettingMidsize city
Undergraduates225
Student-to-faculty ratio9 to 1
AccreditorWestern Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Websitepacific-college.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Pacific College's acceptance rate?

Pacific College admits 56% of applicants.

How much does Pacific College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $31,727 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $24,579 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $22,483.

How much do Pacific College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $74,972 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 2nd of 125 similar colleges in California.