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Pacific Oaks College

Pacific Oaks Education Corporation

Pasadena, California 91103

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Small & IntimateUrbanHighly SelectivePrivateClose Faculty Access

Among the most selective in the Northeast — close-knit campus

Pacific Oaks College is a private urban institution in Pasadena, California. Admission is competitive.

A small campus of 346 undergraduates with a 3:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

graduates earn a median of $52,485 a decade after enrollment.

Established
1958
Motto
Diversity, Inclusion, Social Justice Respect
Type
Private college

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10%Acceptance
SAT Avg
346Students
3:1Student:Faculty
Grad Rate
$52,485Earnings 10yr

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Pacific Oaks College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate10.0%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

10.0%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$33,360
Books & Supplies$2,028
Median Debt at Graduation$29,105
Monthly Payment (10yr)$309

Financial Intel

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

26.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (12)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
346
Gender Split
89% / 11%
Women / Men
First Generation
58%
Pell Grant Recipients
55%

Race & Ethnicity

White 17%
Black 12%
Hispanic 57%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,962
8 Years$48,152
10 Years$52,485

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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