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 (26-27)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
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-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1993
Total Faculty
25 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
10
9
School Calendar
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 less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
243 students
6,838 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
5,850 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
18 students
25 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
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
72%
29%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
75%
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$43,500
$34,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
% 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%
82%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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 82%. 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 and Average community college minority breakdown.
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