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Private nonprofit, 4-Year
Pasadena, CA

Pacific Oaks College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in CA. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$33,360

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

10.0%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

N/A

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$52,485

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Pacific Oaks College is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Pasadena, CA. With a competitive tuition profile of $33,360, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$133,440

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

5.9 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$22,485

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$91,410

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$316,260

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Pacific Oaks College is $29,105.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
89.3%
10.7%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
56.6%
White
17.3%
Black
12.4%
Unknown
5.2%
Two or more
4.6%
Asian
2.3%
International
1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$33,360

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30kNot Reported
$30k - $48kNot Reported
$48k - $75kNot Reported
$75k+Not Reported

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$29,105
Pell Grant Recipients55.0%
Using Federal Loans73.6%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment48.7%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

66.7%

Success

N/A

In-State Cost

$33,360

Age 25+ Students

89.3%

Carnegie Class

Master's: Medium

Working at 6yr

338 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Pasadena (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Pasadena (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.