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Pacific College

Pacific College

Costa Mesa, CA · City · 225 students
4
Year
Private For-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
About

Pacific College in Costa Mesa, California, is a specialized institution best known for its dedicated healthcare education, offering standout programs in vocational nursing, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and healthcare administration. Catering largely to career changers and non-traditional students, the campus culture is practical and student-centered, featuring small class sizes, flexible scheduling, and hybrid learning options. A key distinguishing feature of the college is its accelerated pathways and strong emphasis on hands-on clinical preparation, which allow students to quickly gain real-world skills and enter high-demand medical fields.


Wikipedia:George Fox University is a private Christian university in Newberg, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1891 as a school for Quakers, as of 2026, 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.

Location
Costa Mesa, CA, 92626-3402 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
SNA · Orange County
0 mi away
Cost
Avg net price
$29,363
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$29,386
$30–48k
$29,331
Admissions
Admit rate
56%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
71%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
73%
Transferred
0%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
27%
Median earnings (6yr)
$62,792
Median earnings (10yr)
$70,064
Median debt
$22,469
Monthly loan payment
$238
Debt range (25th–75th)
$12,500$20,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$25,949
Student Body
Men 16%Women 84%
9
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
28%
First-generation
63%
Median family income
$31,206
Independent students
84%
Avg age at entry
30.0
Part-time students
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
12%
Hispanic
47%
Black
15%
Asian
15%
Two or more
6%
Unknown
5%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$62,792
10 years after entry
$70,064
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing34
Health and Medical Administrative Services11
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Institutional
Classification
Special Focus (Technology)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions
Full-time faculty
6%
Avg faculty salary
$5,265/mo
Instructional spend/student
$12,432
Federal loan rate
44%

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