Pacific College

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 Facts (2026)

  • 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
315 staff
Number of Programs Offered
10
12

Student Body

The student population of Pacific College has grown by 103% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 23:1 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 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
507 students
9,796 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
486 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
21 students
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
486 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
486 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
17 students
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4 students
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
21 students
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 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)
75%
43%
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%
93%
Source: 2024 (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 -

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 93%.
Who are famous alumni from Pacific College?
Pacific College famous alumni include: John Doe, Notable Founder of HealthTech Innovations, 2010.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 71%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 89%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Orange County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,060 per year for in-state students and $5,648 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Orange County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. 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.

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