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Costa Mesa, California

Pacific College Tuition, Fees, Net Price and Financial Aid

Review Pacific College tuition, fees, average net price after aid, attendance cost, financial aid signals and student outcomes from the local College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived dataset.

Out-of-state tuition

Not available

Tuition is not reported in the imported College Scorecard tuition field.

Average net price after aid

$21,941

Total attendance cost

Not available

Table of Contents

Pacific College In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026

Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.

In-state tuition

Not available

Out-of-state tuition

Not available

Average net price

$21,941

Attendance cost

Not available

Pacific College Estimated Per-Semester Cost

Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Pacific College.

Tuition

Per semester: Not available

Annual: Not available

Room and board

Per semester: Not available

Annual: Not available

Books and supplies

Per semester: Not available

Annual: Not available

Other on-campus expenses

Per semester: Not available

Annual: Not available

Attendance cost

Per semester: Not available

Annual: Not available

Pacific College Estimated Four-Year Cost

The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.

Four-year tuition estimate

Not available

Four-year attendance estimate

Not available

Four-year average net price

$87,764

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition

Pacific College is listed as Private for-profit in the local dataset. In-state tuition is Not available and out-of-state tuition is Not available. Compare both values before estimating your bill, especially if residency status may affect pricing.

International Student and Private College Tuition Note

The local database lists Pacific College as Private for-profit. Private colleges commonly report one tuition rate rather than separate resident and nonresident rates. In this dataset, Pacific College reports Not available for out-of-state tuition and Not available for in-state tuition. International student billing, visa expenses, health insurance and aid eligibility should be verified directly with the school.

Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost

Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.

Room and board, on campus

Not available

Housing and meal estimate where reported.

Room and board, off campus

Not available

Off-campus living estimate where reported.

Books and supplies

Not available

Academic supply estimate.

Other expenses, on campus

Not available

Personal and miscellaneous estimate.

Total attendance cost

Not available

Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.

Average Net Price After Aid

Based on available data, the average student at Pacific College pays approximately $21,941 per year after grants and aid. This is above the California average of $19,695 and above the national average of $17,506.

Acceptance Rate and Outcomes

Acceptance Rate

50.00%

SAT Average

Not available

ACT Range

Not available

Pacific College Acceptance Rate Trend

The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 50.00%. This means approximately 500 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 285 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Current dataset

50.00%

Current trend marker with historical import pending

Earlier releases Current

Tuition and Cost Breakdown

Accreditation

Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Institutional accreditor where reported.

In-state tuition

Not available

National avg: $20,567

Out-of-state tuition

Not available

National avg: $20,567

Attendance cost

Not available

Use with aid and net price.

Average net price

$21,941

State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506.

Pell grant rate

50.82%

Federal need-based grant indicator.

Federal loan rate

72.43%

Share using federal loans.

What You Pay

Based on available data, the average student at Pacific College pays approximately $21,941 per year after grants and aid. This is above the California average of $19,695 and above the national average of $17,506.

How Affordable Is Pacific College?

Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.

Pacific College net price

$21,941

California average

$19,695

National average

$17,506

Pacific College Tuition and Net Price Trend

The current imported dataset shows tuition at Not available and average net price at $21,941. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.

Current tuition

Not available

Current net price

$21,941

Current out-of-state tuition Not available
Current average net price $21,941

Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Student Outcomes

Completion Rate (150% Time)

75.86%

Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.

10-Year Earnings

$70,064

Undergraduates

285

10-Year Median Earnings - Pacific College vs Peers

Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.

Pacific College $70,064
National average $43,639

Pacific College graduates earn about 1.6x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.

Who Attends Pacific College?

Undergraduates

285

Completion rate

75.86%

Above national average; national avg: 52.02%

Pell recipients

50.82%

Above national average; national avg: 42.32%

Federal loan rate

72.43%

Above national average; national avg: 40.83%

Completion vs national average

Pell grant recipients

Federal loan usage

Financial Aid and Scholarships

About 50.82% of Pacific College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 72.43% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.

Pell grant rate

50.82%

Federal loan rate

72.43%

Students with any loan

Not available

Average net price

$21,941

Net Price by Income Bracket

Estimate Your Net Price at Pacific College

Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.

Estimated net price for :

This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Pacific College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.

Student Debt and Borrowing

Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.

Loan principal

$20,869

Median completer debt

$22,469

Median monthly payment

$238

Federal loan rate

72.43%

Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.

Net Price Calculator

Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.

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Financial Aid Application Steps

The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.

  1. 1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible

    Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.

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  2. 2. Check school-specific aid requirements

    Open Pacific College's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.

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  3. 3. Use the net price calculator

    Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.

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  4. 4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines

    Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.

Payment Guide

Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.

  1. 1. Confirm published tuition and fees

    Review Pacific College's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.

  2. 2. Estimate net price after aid

    Use Pacific College's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.

  3. 3. Review financial aid and payment options

    Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

Institutional Cost Resources

These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.

Endowment

Not available

Faculty salary field

$7,520

Tuition revenue per FTE

$24,279

Instructional spend per FTE

$12,372

These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.

Accreditation

Pacific College lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.

Campus Location and Contact

Pacific College is listed at 3160 Red Hill Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-3402. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

Address

3160 Red Hill Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626-3402

Official website

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Admissions policy

Selective admissions policy reported

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Compare Schools

Compare Pacific College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.

Pacific College
Accept. rate
50.00%
Tuition
Not available
Net price
$21,941
10-yr earnings
$70,064
Samuel Merritt University
Accept. rate
Not available
Tuition
Not available
Net price
Not available
10-yr earnings
$143,238
Harvey Mudd College
Accept. rate
13.06%
Tuition
$66,255
Net price
$32,492
10-yr earnings
$138,687
California Institute of Technology
Accept. rate
3.14%
Tuition
$63,255
Net price
$18,902
10-yr earnings
$128,566
Stanford University
Accept. rate
3.91%
Tuition
$62,484
Net price
$12,136
10-yr earnings
$124,080

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Pacific College tuition?

Pacific College out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is Not available. In-state tuition is Not available. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

What is Pacific College's average net price?

Pacific College's average net price in the local dataset is $21,941. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.

Does this page include all Pacific College fees?

The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Pacific College.

What is Pacific College's acceptance rate?

Pacific College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 50.00%.

What is Pacific College's average net price?

Pacific College's average net price in the local dataset is $21,941.

What does Pacific College cost for families earning under $30,000?

College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $23,543 for Pacific College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

What is Pacific College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?

The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $70,064 for Pacific College.

Is Pacific College accredited?

Pacific College's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

How many students attend Pacific College?

The local dataset lists 285 undergraduate students at Pacific College.

What percentage of Pacific College students receive Pell grants?

The Pell grant rate for Pacific College in the local dataset is 50.82%.

What is the federal loan rate at Pacific College?

The federal loan rate for Pacific College in the local dataset is 72.43%.

Where should I verify Pacific College data?

Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Pacific College or the latest official federal education data.