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Pacific College

Costa Mesa, CA·Private for-profit·285 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. strong 76% graduation rate; 51% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.

50%
Accept
285
Students
$21,941
Net Price
76%
Grad Rate
$48,900
Earnings
10 yr
$20,869
Debt

About This School

Pacific College is a private for-profit institution located in Costa Mesa, California with approximately 285 undergraduate students enrolled. Pacific College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 50%. The average net price after financial aid is $21,941 per year. The graduation rate is 76%, and the typical graduate earns $48,900 within 10 years of enrollment.

George Fox University is a private Christian university in Newberg, Oregon, United States. Founded as a school for Quakers in 1891, it is now the largest private university in Oregon with more than 4,000 students combined between its main campus in Newberg, its centers in Portland and Redmond, and online. The 108-acre (44 ha) main campus is near downtown Newberg, near the junction of Oregon Route 99W and Oregon Route 219. George Fox competes athletically at the NCAA Division III level in the Northwest Conference as the Bruins. The school colors are navy blue and old gold. The university is associated with the Evangelical Friends Church International and is a member of the Wesleyan Holiness Connection.

Worth considering if you want a small, focused program — with only 285 students, you're not going to get lost in the crowd, and a 76% graduation rate is reasonably solid for a for-profit school. The financial picture is manageable: $20,869 in median debt is relatively modest, though median earnings of $48,900 a decade out means you won't be getting rich fast, so make sure the specific program aligns with a career path you've researched. The for-profit status and 50% acceptance rate are worth a second look — do your homework on accreditation and job placement before committing.

Founded
1986
Setting
Midsize city

Popular Programs

Health Professions100%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
N/A
Out-of-State Tuition
N/A
Avg Net Price
$21,941
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants51%
Median debt at graduation$20,869

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
76%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$48,900
after enrollment
Median Debt
$20,869
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$20,869
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$47,200
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$48,900
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.3x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White9%
Black8%
Hispanic/Latino50%
Asian17%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (285 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Pacific College

3160 Red Hill Ave

Costa Mesa, CA 92626-3402

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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