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Pacific Oaks College, California

Overview of Pacific Oaks College

Pacific Oaks College is located in Pasadena, California (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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in therapy and counseling and liberal arts.

Pacific Oaks College Selectivity

Pacific Oaks College does not offer open admission.

Student Body

The school had 978 enrolled students in 2005. 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.

Contacting Pacific Oaks College

Pacific Oaks College
5 Westmoreland Pl
Pasadena, CA 91103
General Phone: (626) 397-1300
Admissions Phone: (626) 397-1349
Financial Aid Phone: (626) 397-1350
http://www.pacificoaks.edu

Pacific Oaks College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Pacific Oaks College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts235social studies, social services
Education And Teaching64elementary school teaching
Therapy And Counseling35marriage and family therapy

Number of programs and degrees for Pacific Oaks College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree1752
Bachelor's degree951
Postbaccalaureate certificate641
Post-master's certificate01

Student Body

In 2005, Pacific Oaks College had a total enrollment of 978 students (467 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate20%
Graduate80%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White46%
Black12%
Hispanic24%
Asian6%
American Indian2%
Other Races10%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
20-210%
22-244%
25-2918%
30-3416%
35-3914%
40-4929%
50-6419%
65+0%

Pacific Oaks College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Pasadena, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Pacific Oaks College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
Years of College Work Before Admittancerecommended

Admissions Phone Number: (626) 397-1349

Pacific Oaks College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Financial Aid:
Pacific Oaks College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 125500)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (626) 397-1350

Pacific Oaks College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured, but on tenure track60
Non-tenured and not on tenure track018

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year6$63,03718$62,502
All faculty totalcalendar year6$63,03718$62,502

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Pacific Oaks College Degree Programs (2005)

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching

LIBERAL ARTS
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling

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Pacific Oaks College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Pacific Oaks College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Pacific Oaks College % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Pacific Oaks College % of degrees in liberal arts
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Pacific Oaks College Female % of student body
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Pacific Oaks College Salaries of full-time faculty
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Pacific Oaks College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Pacific Oaks College % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Minority % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Pacific Oaks College Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Offers credit for life experience
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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