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Pacific College

3160 Red Hill Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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Tel: (714) 662-4402

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School Highlights

Pacific College serves 243 students (93% of students are full-time).

The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.

Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.

Quick Facts (2026)

Enrollment: 243 students
Acceptance Rate: 56%
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 89%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Pacific College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 45% over five years.

Pacific College

(CA) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools

Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional

Institution Level

Four or more years

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Private for-profit

Public

Colors

Blue and Gold

Total Faculty

25 staff

72 staff

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Total Faculty Trends Over Years (2010-2025)
Year	Pacific College	California
2025	25	73
2023	46	308
2021	46	312
2020	46	312
2019	46	312
2016	12	169
2015	12	169
2014	12	169
2012	10	164
2011	16	168
2010	16	168

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Number of Programs Offered

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Student Body

The student population of Pacific College has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.

The Pacific College diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.

Total Enrollment

243 students

2,140 students

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Total Enrollment Trends Over Years (2008-2025)
Year	Pacific College	California
2025	243	2,112
2024	507	4,614
2023	373	1,901
2022	373	2,063
2021	249	5,231
2020	255	5,799
2019	255	5,799
2018	350	3,550
2016	274	6,937
2015	274	6,937
2014	274	6,937
2013	225	6,786
2012	285	6,841
2011	296	7,248
2010	270	7,274
2009	270	7,274
2008	50	6,609

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Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

44:1

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Student-Staff Ratio Trends Over Years (2010-2025)
Year	Pacific College	California
2025	10:1	44:1
2023	8:1	20:1
2021	5:1	21:1
2020	6:1	24:1
2019	6:1	24:1
2016	23:1	44:1
2015	23:1	44:1
2014	23:1	44:1
2012	29:1	40:1
2011	19:1	40:1
2010	17:1	40:1

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# Full-Time Students

225 students

1,022 students

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Full-Time Students Enrollment Trends Over Years (2008-2025)
Year	Pacific College	California
2025	225	1,022
2024	486	1,519
2023	373	822
2022	373	971
2021	249	1,660
2020	251	2,021
2019	251	2,021
2018	350	1,249
2016	274	2,105
2015	274	2,105
2014	274	2,105
2013	225	1,865
2012	285	2,100
2011	296	1,983
2010	270	1,941
2009	270	1,941
2008	50	1,753

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# Part-Time Students

18 students

5,816 students

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Part-Time Students Enrollment Trends Over Years (2019-2025)
Year	Pacific College	California
2025	18	5,780
2024	21	9,238
2023	4	4,931
2021	4	6,239
2020	4	6,350
2019	4	6,350

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

229 students

2,055 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

225 students

967 students

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Full-Time Undergraduate Students Enrollment Trends Over Years (2008-2025)
Year	Pacific College	California
2025	225	1,022
2024	486	1,519
2023	356	813
2022	356	980
2021	240	1,646
2020	251	1,984
2019	251	1,984
2018	350	1,249
2016	274	2,105
2015	274	2,095
2014	274	2,095
2013	225	6,786
2012	285	6,841
2011	296	7,248
2010	270	1,941
2009	270	1,941
2008	50	6,609

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

17 students

96 students

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Full-Time Graduate Students Enrollment Trends Over Years (2021-2025)
Year	Pacific College	California
2025	17	70
2023	17	63
2022	17	23
2021	9	54

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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

4 students

5,816 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

18 students

21 students

% Asian

16%

12%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2025)
Year	Pacific College	California
2025	16%	12%
2023	8%	6%
2021	11%	14%
2020	9%	12%
2019	9%	12%
2016	17%	13%
2015	17%	13%
2014	17%	13%
2013	17%	16%
2012	18%	14%
2011	14%	14%
2010	27%	14%
2009	27%	14%
2008	32%	17%
2007	35%	16%

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% Hispanic

51%

46%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2025)
Year	Pacific College	California
2025	51%	46%
2023	1%	1%
2022	7%	91%
2021	56%	45%
2020	58%	47%
2019	58%	47%
2016	54%	37%
2015	55%	37%
2014	55%	37%
2013	55%	35%
2012	58%	39%
2011	49%	37%
2010	36%	30%
2009	36%	30%
2008	39%	32%

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% Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2025)
Year	Pacific College	California
2025	9%	6%
2023	58%	46%
2021	10%	5%
2020	11%	6%
2019	11%	6%
2016	9%	7%
2015	9%	7%
2014	9%	7%
2013	12%	8%
2012	10%	9%
2011	12%	9%
2010	12%	8%
2009	12%	8%
2008	11%	9%
2007	9%	8%

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% White

11%

23%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2025)
Year	Pacific College	California
2025	11%	23%
2023	10%	5%
2021	13%	26%
2020	11%	23%
2019	11%	23%
2016	12%	32%
2015	12%	32%
2014	12%	32%
2013	14%	38%
2012	13%	34%
2011	18%	36%
2010	17%	31%
2009	17%	31%
2008	18%	40%
2007	26%	37%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

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Hawaiian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2018-2024)
Year	Pacific College	California
2024	7%	83%
2023	11%	24%
2018	8%	67%

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% Two or more races

10%

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2025)
Year	Pacific College	California
2025	10%	5%
2023	1%	4%
2021	2%	4%
2020	5%	4%
2019	5%	4%
2011	5%	2%
2010	5%	1%
2009	5%	1%

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% Unknown races

0.68

0.00

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2007-2025)
Year	Pacific College	California
2025	0.68	0.64
2023	0.62	0.70
2021	0.65	0.68
2020	0.63	0.65
2019	0.63	0.65
2018	0.60	0.44
2017	0.63	0.00
2016	0.65	0.69
2015	0.65	0.69
2014	0.65	0.69
2013	0.63	0.95
2012	0.60	0.72
2011	0.69	0.72
2010	0.75	0.65
2009	0.75	0.65
2008	0.70	0.70
2007	0.71	0.66

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

72%

27%

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Completion Rates For First-Time of Full-Time Students Comparison Over Years (2007-2011)
Year	Pacific College	California
2011	72%	27%
2010	71%	29%
2008	79%	26%
2007	79%	38%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

75%

43%

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Completion Rates For First-Time of Full-Time Students At Four Year Institutions Comparison Over Years (2022-2024)
Year	Pacific College	California
2024	75%	43%
2023	64%	49%
2022	64%	49%

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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$43,500

$34,700

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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) Trends Over Years (2010-2013)
Year	Pacific College	California
2013	$43,500	$34,700
2012	$42,800	$34,800
2010	$41,300	$35,900

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

55%

85%

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Financial Aid Student Percentage Comparison Over the Years (2008-2025)
Year	Pacific College	California
2025	55%	85%
2023	94%	85%
2022	94%	84%
2021	98%	86%
2020	72%	79%
2019	72%	79%
2018	73%	79%
2017	73%	79%
2016	100%	77%
2015	100%	77%
2014	100%	77%
2013	100%	77%
2012	100%	73%
2011	100%	68%
2010	84%	66%
2009	84%	46%
2008	78%	59%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$18,750

$10,500

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Median Debt For Students Who Have Completed A Certificate Or Degree Trends Over Years (2007-2025)
Year	Pacific College	California
2025	$18,750	$10,500
2023	$18,750	$10,500
2021	$18,750	$10,500
2020	$18,750	$10,500
2019	$16,362	$10,376
2018	$20,000	$10,063
2017	$20,000	$10,063
2015	$16,955	$9,500
2014	$16,955	$9,500
2013	$16,955	$9,500
2012	$17,678	$9,500
2011	$16,926	$9,469
2010	$16,000	$8,667
2008	$14,039	$6,625
2007	$12,776	$6,125

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$6,524

$6,272

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Median Debt For Students Who Have Not Completed A Certificate Or Degree Trends Over Years (2007-2025)
Year	Pacific College	California
2025	$6,524	$6,239
2023	$6,524	$6,239
2021	$6,524	$6,239
2020	$6,524	$6,239
2019	$8,500	$6,000
2018	$12,000	$5,500
2017	$12,000	$5,500
2015	$6,549	$5,500
2014	$9,500	$5,000
2013	$9,500	$4,750
2012	$9,500	$4,750
2011	$9,500	$4,658
2010	$6,422	$4,500
2008	$5,945	$3,500
2007	$4,625	$3,313

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Acceptance Rate

56%

81%

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Percentage Admitted Comparison Over the Years (2019-2025)
Year	Pacific College	California
2025	56%	81%
2023	71%	92%
2022	71%	90%
2021	38%	91%
2020	66%	91%
2019	66%	91%

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Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Notable Founder of HealthTech Innovations, 2010 -

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Pacific College?

The acceptance rate of Pacific College is 56%, which is lower than the state average of 81%. Pacific College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in California with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from Pacific College?

Pacific College famous alumni include: John Doe, Notable Founder of HealthTech Innovations, 2010.

What is Pacific College's ranking?

Pacific College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Lowest acceptance rates and Average community college minority breakdown.

The nearest community college to Pacific College is Stanbridge University (0.9 miles away)

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Stanbridge University

Private for-profit

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Quick Facts (2026)

Enrollment: 243 students
Acceptance Rate: 56%
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 89%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in Orange County, CA is 59%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Orange County, CA community colleges have a of 0.71, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Orange County, CA is FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.