School Highlights
Pacific College serves 249 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Acceptance Rate: 38%
- Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
- Minority enrollment: 87%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Pacific College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Resources
Student Earnings
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pacific College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
46 staff
312 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
11
Student Body
The student population of Pacific College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has decreased from 6:1 over five years.
The Pacific College diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
249 students
7,900 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
249 students
1,661 students
# Part-Time Students
4 students
6,239 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
350 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
240 students
1,646 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
9 students
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4 students
6,288 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
11%
13%
% Hispanic
56%
45%
% Black
10%
5%
% White
13%
26%
% Hawaiian
4%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
72%
27%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.27%
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$43,500
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,750
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,524
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
38%
89%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Pacific College?
The acceptance rate of Pacific College is 38%, which is lower than the state average of 89%. Pacific College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in California with low acceptance rates.
What is Pacific College's ranking?
Pacific College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Lowest acceptance rates, Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid, Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation) and Highest completion rates.
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