PrivateUrban
Pacific Oaks College
Pacific Oaks Education Corporation
Pasadena, California 91103
Campus Vibe
Tight-knitUrban
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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate10.0%
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
2600.0%
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 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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
153Very High
Estimated from CA state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
9 mi(16 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
115 mi(199 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
346 mi(600 min)