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Pacific Oaks College is a four-year college in Pasadena, California that was established by seven Quaker families in 1945. In addition to the main campus, the college offers classes at various centers in San Diego, Visalia, and Palm Springs, in California. Pacific Oaks College awards the bachelor's and master's degrees in education, marriage and family therapy, and African American & Latino family studies as well as others. It also has The Children's School.
Pacific Oaks College has a Student Government that represents the student body and acts as a link between the students and the college administration. Financial assistance through loans, scholarships, grants, and work study programs ia provided to eligible candidates. In addition, the college offers academic and career counseling services.
Pacific Oaks College is located in Pasadena, CA (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Pacific Oaks College is the Post-Master's certificate.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Pacific Oaks College is known for its programs in education and teaching, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
The school does not offer open admission.
Pacific Oaks College had 1,064 enrolled students in 2007. The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Pacific Oaks College are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are female.
More complete details are provided below.
Pacific Oaks College
5 Westmoreland Pl
Pasadena, CA 91103
General Phone: (626) 397-1300
http://www.pacificoaks.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 184 | social studies, social services |
| Therapy And Counseling | 51 | marriage and family therapy |
| Education And Teaching | 43 | elementary school teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Pacific Oaks College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 143 | 2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 92 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 43 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Pacific Oaks College had a total enrollment of 1,064 students (486 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 26% |
| Graduate | 74% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 39% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 29% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 12% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 0% |
| 22-24 | 3% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 16% |
| 40-49 | 26% |
| 50-64 | 23% |
| 65+ | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Pasadena, 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.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Financial Aid:
Pacific Oaks College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 125500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 5 | $68,626 | 15 | $69,882 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $68,626 | 15 | $69,882 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pacific Oaks College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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