Pacific College
Pacific College is a private for-profit two-year college in Costa Mesa, California, enrolling about 225 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The published completion rate is about 62.50% at 150% of normal time.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $29,363 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 56.00% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 225 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 62.50%
Pacific College: what the data shows
Common questions about Pacific College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Pacific College?
Pacific College is located in Costa Mesa, CA (ZIP 92626-3402).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Pacific College public or private?
Pacific College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Pacific College cost?
Average net price after aid: $29,363.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $29,386 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $29,331 |
How hard is it to get into Pacific College?
Admission rate: 56.00%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Pacific College?
Total enrollment: 225 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Pacific College?
150%-time completion rate: 62.50%.
What do graduates of Pacific College earn?
Median earnings: $62,792 six years after entry; $70,064 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $22,469.
27.98% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Pacific College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (163 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (78 completions)
- Medical Assistant (74 completions)
- Health & Medical Administrative Services (5 completions)
- CIP 513805 (5 completions)
- CIP 520201 (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Pacific College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 56.00%; completion rate 62.50%; median earnings $70,064 at 10 years; net price $29,363. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pacific College was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$29,363
2024 Value
In 2024 Pacific College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,363.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$117,452 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$29,363 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Pacific College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.98% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
44.27% 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 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 College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $18,086 |
| 2014 | — | — | $11,617 |
| 2015 | — | — | $18,297 |
| 2016 | — | — | $13,040 |
| 2017 | — | — | $15,778 |
| 2018 | — | — | $23,451 |
| 2019 | — | — | $28,147 |
| 2020 | — | — | $29,494 |
| 2021 | — | — | $24,579 |
| 2022 | — | — | $26,981 |
| 2023 | — | — | $21,941 |
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
56.00% 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
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Pacific College in 2024 is 225 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
62.50% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Pacific 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 College.
Return on Investment
$22,469 Median Student Debt
$70,064 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
32.07% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
496.53% Return on Investment
3.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Pacific College.
Top Programs by Completions
6 Programs Reporting Data
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 78 completions
Medical Assistant: 74 completions
Health & Medical Administrative Services: 5 completions
CIP 51.3805: 5 completions
CIP 52.0201: 1 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 163 completions
Most popular programs at Pacific College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Pacific College graduates.
About
Pacific College is a private for-profit institution located in Costa Mesa, CA, offering 6 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 225 students. The admission rate is 56.00%. The institution maintains a 62.50% graduation rate. Approximately 27.98% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Costa Mesa, CA 92626-3402
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Pacific 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 College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is N/A and average net price is $29,363 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Pacific College?
The admission rate is 56.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of Pacific College earn?
Median earnings are $62,792 six years after entry and $70,064 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Pacific College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 62.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Pacific College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $22,469.
How big is Pacific College?
Total enrollment is about 225 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Pacific College public or private?
Pacific College is a private for-profit institution located in Costa Mesa, CA.
Is Pacific College an HBCU?
No. Pacific College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Pacific College a tribal college?
No. Pacific College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Pacific College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Pacific College reports 46.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Pacific College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Pacific 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.