Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school51%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Pacific College
Costa Mesa, CA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$15,977
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,977
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,167
Avg Off-Campus Living
$15,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$34,144
Net price (after aid)$21,941
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$23,543
$30k – $48k$19,789
$48k – $75k$21,438
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$70,064
Median debt at graduation$22,469
Est. monthly loan payment$238
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.1×Graduates earn about 3.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants51%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans72%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
76%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong post-grad earnings
$70.1k above avg
Strong completion rate
76% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$16k
Net price
$21.9k
Pell
51%
above avg
Median debt
$22.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$70.1k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
EducationComputer ScienceAgricultureLaw & Criminal JusticeBusinessArts & Humanities
Programs (11)
Education
Elementary Education
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData Science
Law & Criminal Justice
Pre-LawCriminal Justice
Business
Information SystemsMarketingManagement
Arts & Humanities
English LiteraturePhilosophyHistory
Admissions
Acceptance rate
50%
SAT range
1014 - 1232
ACT range
21 - 30
Campus & Student Life
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About Pacific College
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- Where is Pacific College located?
- Pacific College is located in Costa Mesa, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Pacific College?
- Pacific College is a private university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Pacific College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Pacific College is approximately 50%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Pacific College?
- Pacific College's published in-state tuition is approximately $15,977 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Pacific College?
- Pacific College reports total enrollment of approximately 297 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Pacific College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Pacific College.
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