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Pacific College

3160 Red Hill Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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School Highlights

Pacific College serves 249 students (100% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.

Quick Stats (2023)

Enrollment: 249 students
Acceptance Rate: 38%
Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
Minority enrollment: 87%
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 46 teachers has grown by 283% over five years.

Pacific College

(CA) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)

Associates Colleges

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

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Number of Programs Offered

Student Body

The student population of Pacific College has declined by 28% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has decreased from 6:1 over five years.

The Pacific College diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.

Total Enrollment

249 students

7,899 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

5:1

22:1

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# Full-Time Students

249 students

1,660 students

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# Part-Time Students

4 students

6,239 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

350 students

302 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

240 students

1,580 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

9 students

54 students

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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

4 students

6,239 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

n/a

10 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

n/a

140 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

n/a

% Asian

11%

14%

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% Hispanic

56%

45%

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% Black

10%

% White

13%

26%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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Diversity Score

0.65

0.70

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

72%

27%

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

0.27%

1.92%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$43,500

$34,700

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

98%

86%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$18,750

$10,500

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$6,524

$6,239

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Acceptance Rate

38%

89%

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Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Pacific College?

The acceptance rate of Pacific College is 38%, which is lower than the state average of 89%. Pacific College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in California with low acceptance rates.

What is Pacific College's ranking?

Pacific College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Lowest acceptance rates, Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid, Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation) and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Enrollment: 249 students
Acceptance Rate: 38%
Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
Minority enrollment: 87%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Orange County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,182 per year for in-state students and $6,344 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 0.74, which is higher than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Orange County, CA is South Coast College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.