Pacific Oaks College
Pacific Oaks College is a private research university in Pasadena, California, enrolling about 312 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 34.38% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $52,485 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $32,520
- 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 34.38% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 312 0.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
Pacific Oaks College: what the data shows
Common questions about Pacific Oaks College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Pacific Oaks College?
Pacific Oaks College is located in Pasadena, CA (ZIP 91103).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Pacific Oaks College public or private?
Pacific Oaks College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Pacific Oaks College cost?
Published tuition: $32,520.
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $130,080.
How hard is it to get into Pacific Oaks College?
Admission rate: 34.38%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Pacific Oaks College?
Total enrollment: 312 students.
About 0% enroll full-time in our extract.
What do graduates of Pacific Oaks College earn?
Median earnings: $47,962 six years after entry; $52,485 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $29,105.
56.65% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Pacific Oaks College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (321 completions)
- CIP 190701 (89 completions)
- CIP 511505 (72 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (62 completions)
- Casino Operations and Services (58 completions)
- CIP 520201 (19 completions)
- Social Work (13 completions)
- Education - 13.9999 (4 completions)
- CIP 422802 (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Pacific Oaks College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 34.38%; median earnings $52,485 at 10 years. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$32,520
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pacific Oaks College was $32,520.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$N/A
2024 Value
In 2024 Pacific Oaks College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$130,080 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Pacific Oaks College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
56.65% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
74.28% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Pacific Oaks College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Pacific Oaks College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2018–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $13,688 | $13,688 | — |
| 2019 | $13,688 | $13,688 | — |
| 2020 | $11,692 | $11,692 | — |
| 2021 | $11,692 | $11,692 | — |
| 2022 | $11,692 | $11,692 | — |
| 2023 | $33,360 | $33,360 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
34.38% Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
0.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Pacific Oaks College in 2024 is 312 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Pacific Oaks College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Pacific Oaks College.
Return on Investment
$29,105 Median Student Debt
$52,485 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
55.45% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
5.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Pacific Oaks College.
Top Programs by Completions
9 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 19.0701: 89 completions
CIP 51.1505: 72 completions
Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 62 completions
Casino Operations and Services: 58 completions
CIP 52.0201: 19 completions
Social Work: 13 completions
Education - 13.9999: 4 completions
CIP 42.2802: 4 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 321 completions
Most popular programs at Pacific Oaks College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Pacific Oaks College graduates.
About
Pacific Oaks College is a private non-profit institution located in Pasadena, CA, offering 9 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 312 students. It is selective, with an admission rate of 34.38%. Approximately 56.65% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Pasadena, CA 91103
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Pacific Oaks College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Pacific Oaks College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $32,520 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Pacific Oaks College?
The admission rate is 34.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of Pacific Oaks College earn?
Median earnings are $47,962 six years after entry and $52,485 ten years after entry.
How much debt do Pacific Oaks College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $29,105.
How big is Pacific Oaks College?
Total enrollment is about 312 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Pacific Oaks College public or private?
Pacific Oaks College is a private nonprofit institution located in Pasadena, CA.
Is Pacific Oaks College an HBCU?
No. Pacific Oaks College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Pacific Oaks College a tribal college?
No. Pacific Oaks College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Pacific Oaks College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Pacific Oaks College reports 49.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Pacific Oaks College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Pacific Oaks College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.