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Pacific College is in Costa Mesa, CA. Costa Mesa is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Pacific College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Certificate.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include nursing and emergency medicine.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 282 students study at the school (in 2007). Pacific College is particularly welcoming to minority students. Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Pacific College is commmitted to provide the highest standards in education for the Allied Health care and Business disciplines. Our goal is to offer our students the highest degree of training and competency for their successful comletion of coursework and entrance into their occupational field of choice."
More complete details are provided below.
Pacific College
3160 Red Hill Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
General Phone: (714) 662-4402
http://pacific-college.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 129 | licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support And Technology | 12 | cardiovascular tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 9 | physical therapist assistant, massage therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Pacific College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 150 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Pacific College had a total enrollment of 282 students (282 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 25% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 30% |
| Asian | 30% |
| Unknown | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 4% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 18% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 79% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Costa Mesa, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Pacific College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3299300)
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pacific College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus library
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