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Private For-Profit4-year

Pacific College

Costa Mesa, California Β· City: MidsizeOfficial Website β†—

#2752
Nationally
#358
In California
50%
Acceptance Rate
Nat'l avg 70%
285
Undergrad Enrollment
Under 1,000
Overall Score & Rankings
49/100
Average
#2752 nationally
#358 in California
πŸŽ“Graduation Outcomes50
πŸ’°Affordability58
🎯Selectivity40
πŸ“šAcademic Environment50
πŸ”¬Program Breadth44

Scores based on IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Methodology β†’

Pacific College is a private for-profit four-year university located in Costa Mesa, California. With 285 undergraduate students enrolled and an acceptance rate of 50%, the institution is considered selective. Families earning under $30,000 a year pay an average net price of $21,294 after grants and scholarships β€” reflecting aid availability at the institution.

Admissions
Acceptance Rate50%↑ Above avg
National avg: 70%
20
Applied
10
Admitted
5
Enrolled
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price After Aid by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants & scholarships, by family income

$0 – $30,000$21,294
$30,001 – $48,000$23,180
$48,001 – $75,000$24,857
Over $110,000$26,644
Student Body
285
Total Undergrads
87% F / 13% M
Gender Split
Student Diversity
White 9%
Hispanic 50%
Black 8%
Asian 17%
Two or more 13%
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • βœ“Small campus environment (285 students) β€” more personal attention and close-knit community
Consider
  • Β·Net price for families earning under $30K is $21,294/yr β€” explore all aid options before applying
Who Is This College Best For?

This college is a strong fit for students who prefer smaller class sizes and closer faculty relationships.

Institution Profile
Type4-year
ControlPrivate For-Profit
LocationCosta Mesa, California
SettingCity: Midsize
SizeUnder 1,000
Affordability Spotlight
$21,294
avg net price/yr for families earning under $30K

Net price is what you actually pay after grants and scholarships β€” not the sticker price. File the FAFSA every year to maximize your aid package.

State Ranking
#358
in California out of 7+ colleges
#2752
nationally
Data Source

All data sourced from the NCES IPEDS 2023–24 collection. Acceptance rates, test scores, and graduation rates reflect the most recent year reported. Scores are composite rankings calculated from five weighted dimensions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Data notice: All figures are sourced from IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Tuition, acceptance rates, and enrollment figures change annually. Always verify current information directly with the institution. Net price figures are averages and individual aid packages will vary. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by SchoolRankings.org and are not affiliated with U.S. News, Forbes, or any government agency.