Pacific College
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Tel:
(714) 662-4402
School Highlights
Pacific College serves 255 students (98% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Top Rankings
Pacific College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Selectivity Lowest acceptance rates
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 360% over five years.
Pacific College | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
Carnegie Classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional |
Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
Institution Control | Private for-profit | Public |
Total Faculty | 46 staff | 308 staff |
Number of Programs Offered | 7 | 10 |
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 72% | 79% |
Median Debt for Graduates | $16,362 | $10,376 |
Median Debt for Dropouts | $8,500 | $6,000 |
Acceptance Rate | 66% | 89% |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Pacific College is Stanbridge University (0.9 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Stanbridge UniversityPrivate for-profit1,364 students | 0.90 Mi2041 Business Ctr Dr Ste 107
Irvine, CA 92612
(888) 789-6208 0.901,364 - FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange CountyPrivate for-profit64 students | 1.50 Mi17590 Gillette Avenue
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 851-6200 1.5064 - 20,042 students | 2.30 Mi2701 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 432-5072 2.3020,042 - 23,192 students | 4.10 Mi11460 Warner Ave.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 546-7600 4.1023,192 - Irvine Valley CollegePublic12,812 students | 5.60 Mi5500 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 451-5100 5.6012,812
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