C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
83/100 · earnings-weighted

Pacific College

4-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Costa Mesa, California 92626
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 76%
Outcomes
B
73/100
Affordability
D
43/100
Resources
B
70/100
Experience
D
37/100
Prestige
C
47/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

297
Total Enrollment
76%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
7.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
50%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Pacific College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$70,064
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$62,792
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$22,469
Median debt at graduation
62.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
28%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 32% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 86th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Pacific College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing—$132,148+49%#9 of 966#13—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Pacific College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,450,614
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,030/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 92704 (2.7% cap, Santa Ana)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

75%
Receive Any Aid
50%
Receive Pell Grants
60%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

297
Total Students
87%
Women
14%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 9%
Hispanic 48%
Black 8%
Asian 20%
Two or More 12%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 21%
Hybrid (Some Online) 59%
Fully Online 20%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 14%
25-64 (Adult) 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Pacific College?
Pacific College has an acceptance rate of 50%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Pacific College?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Pacific College?
The graduation rate at Pacific College is 76%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Pacific College a good school?
Pacific College has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Pacific College?
Pacific College has a total enrollment of 297 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology