Pacific Union College (PUC)

Private nonprofit two-year college in Angwin, CA that costs an average of $25,891 a year after financial aid, admits 47% of applicants and graduates 52% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$25,891
Acceptance rate
47%
Graduation rate
52%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$72,023

Private nonprofitRural (fringe)805 undergraduates

Cost of PUC

Total cost of attendance (per year)$52,354
Tuition and fees, in-state$38,310
Housing and food (on campus)$9,990
Books and supplies$1,089
Average net price after aid$25,891

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$25,849
$30,001–48,000$28,354

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

Admissions

Acceptance rate47%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate52%
First-year retention89%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$63,506
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$72,023
Rank in California (earnings)3rd of 125 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$27,000
Typical monthly loan payment$307 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants39%
Students with federal loans56%

Majors and programs at PUC

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

Bachelor's degree programs (37)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing96$126,952$29,584
Air Transportation———
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions7——
Bible/Biblical Studies2——
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology9——
Biology28——
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology———
Biotechnology2——
Business/Commerce27——
Chemistry3——
Communication and Media Studies6——
Data Science1——
Design and Applied Arts4——
English Language and Literature9——
Film/Video and Photographic Arts8——
Fine and Studio Arts4——
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics———
History2——
Homeland Security———
International/Globalization Studies———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Management Information Systems and Services———
Mathematics———
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics———
Music1——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research———
Political Science and Government4——
Psychology15——
Public Health———
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication8——
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication———
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics4——
Social Work12——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness8——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods9——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas3——
Theological and Ministerial Studies4——

Certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Psychology———
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1——

Associate's degree programs (13)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing188$104,807$27,250
Air Transportation———
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions4——
Business/Commerce———
Design and Applied Arts———
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft1——
Engineering———
Film/Video and Photographic Arts2——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences22——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Music1——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness1——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods1——

Master's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business/Commerce1——
Education, Other2——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing6——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods2——

Similar colleges in California

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Casa Loma College-Los AngelesSherman Oaks$37,42043%$53,301
Glendale Career CollegeGlendale$52,725—$46,721
Asher CollegeSacramento$20,632—$47,699
Laurus CollegeSan Luis Obispo$26,056—$40,324
Career Networks InstituteSanta Ana$57,145—$54,373
College of the SiskiyousWeed$18,459—$43,783
National Polytechnic CollegeLakewood$35,305—$36,845
Copper Mountain Community CollegeJoshua Tree$9,404—$40,986

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About PUC

TypePrivate nonprofit two-year college
LocationAngwin, CA
SettingRural (fringe)
Undergraduates805
Student-to-faculty ratio12 to 1
AccreditorWestern Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Websitepuc.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is PUC's acceptance rate?

Pacific Union College admits 47% of applicants, making it selective.

How much does PUC cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $52,354 a year (tuition and fees: $38,310). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $25,891 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $25,849.

How much do PUC graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $72,023 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 3rd of 125 similar colleges in California. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($126,952 a year after graduation).

What is PUC's graduation rate?

52% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 89% of first-year students return for a second year.