Pacific College

3160 Red Hill Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

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
Number of Programs Offered
10
8

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
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
225 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
18 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
229 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
225 students
967 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
17 students
96 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4 students
5,816 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
18 students
21 students
% Asian
16%
12%
% Hispanic
51%
46%
% Black
9%
7%
% White
11%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.00
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
55%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,750
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,524
$6,272
Acceptance Rate
56%
81%
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 -

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.

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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)

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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 diversity score 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.

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