Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
50.00%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Pacific College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 50.00%. This means approximately 500 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 285 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
50.00%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | Not available | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | Not available | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | Not available | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $21,941 | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 50.82% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 72.43% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Pacific College pays approximately $21,941 per year after grants and aid. This is above the California average of $19,695 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Pacific College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
Pacific College net price
$21,941
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
Pacific College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at Not available and average net price at $21,941. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
Not available
Current net price
$21,941
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
75.86%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$70,064
Undergraduates
285
10-Year Median Earnings - Pacific College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Pacific College graduates earn about 1.6x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Pacific College?
Undergraduates
285
Completion rate
75.86%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
50.82%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
72.43%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 50.82% of Pacific College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 72.43% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Pacific College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Pacific College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Pacific College lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Pacific College is listed at 3160 Red Hill Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-3402. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Pacific College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific College | 50.00% | Not available | $21,941 | $70,064 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
Similar Schools in Costa Mesa
This local cluster focuses on nearby Costa Mesa schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Costa Mesa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific College's acceptance rate?
Pacific College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 50.00%.
What is Pacific College's average net price?
Pacific College's average net price in the local dataset is $21,941.
What does Pacific College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $23,543 for Pacific College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Pacific College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $70,064 for Pacific College.
Is Pacific College accredited?
Pacific College's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
How many students attend Pacific College?
The local dataset lists 285 undergraduate students at Pacific College.
What percentage of Pacific College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Pacific College in the local dataset is 50.82%.
What is the federal loan rate at Pacific College?
The federal loan rate for Pacific College in the local dataset is 72.43%.
Where should I verify Pacific College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Pacific College or the latest official federal education data.