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:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Resources
Student Earnings
Completion Rates
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

Number of Programs Offered
9
11
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

Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
22:1

# Full-Time Students
249 students
1,660 students

# Part-Time Students
4 students
6,239 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
350 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
240 students
1,580 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
9 students
54 students


# 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
1%
n/a

% Asian
11%
14%

% Hispanic
56%
45%

% Black
10%
5%

% White
13%
26%

% Hawaiian
4%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%

% Non Resident races
1%
3%

% Unknown races
1%
3%


Diversity Score
0.65
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)
0.27%
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$43,500
$34,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
86%

Median Debt for Graduates
$18,750
$10,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,524
$6,239

Acceptance Rate
38%
89%

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