C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
51/100 · earnings-weighted

Pacific Oaks College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Pasadena, California 91103
Outcomes
C+
60/100
Affordability
F
24/100
Resources
A
89/100
Experience
D
35/100
Prestige
C+
56/100

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

1,051
Total Enrollment
N/A
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
3.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
10%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$52,485
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$47,962
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$29,105
Median debt at graduation
56.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 55% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 51st 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 Oaks 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
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$39,077$56,791+17%#23 of 172#49$25,125
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$43,320$51,865+9%#171 of 680#484$34,375

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 Oaks College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,088,967
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,455/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 91101 (3.0% cap, Pasadena)

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🏆 Where Pacific Oaks College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#12
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
of 45 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $32,040 $32,040

Financial Aid

N/A
Receive Any Aid
N/A
Receive Pell Grants
N/A
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,051
Total Students
87%
Women
11%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 22%
Hispanic 48%
Black 13%
Asian 4%
Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 4%
Hybrid (Some Online) 35%
Fully Online 61%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 11%
25-64 (Adult) 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Pacific Oaks College?
Pacific Oaks College has an acceptance rate of 10%. This makes it a highly selective institution where admission is very competitive.
How much does it cost to attend Pacific Oaks College?
Tuition at Pacific Oaks College is $32,040 for in-state students and $32,040 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Pacific Oaks College?
Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.
Is Pacific Oaks College a good school?
Pacific Oaks College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (A): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Pacific Oaks College?
Pacific Oaks College has a total enrollment of 1,051 students.

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