School Highlights
Pacific College serves 507 students (96% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Acceptance Rate: 71%
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 89%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pacific College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
46 staff
294 staff
Number of Programs Offered
10
12
Student Body
The student population of Pacific College has grown by 98% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Pacific College diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
507 students
2,311 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
486 students
1,232 students
# Part-Time Students
21 students
8,299 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
486 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
486 students
1,155 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
17 students
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4 students
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
21 students
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
15%
13%
% Hispanic
45%
47%
% Black
9%
7%
% White
11%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
15%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.70
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)
0.75%
0.4304%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$43,500
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,750
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,524
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
71%
92%
Source: 2024 (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 71%, which is lower than the state average of 92%.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Pacific College is Stanbridge University (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Students
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(949) 794-9090
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 794-9090
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Irvine, CA 92614
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Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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