More selective than 82% of California colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 23% of California colleges we cover and 48% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Pacific Oaks College acceptance rate & admissions
Of 30 applicants, Pacific Oaks College admitted 3 and 2 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Pacific Oaks College tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
Net price by income is not reported for this school.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: California residents who meet income, asset and GPA standards may receive a Cal Grant (California Student Aid Commission); apply with the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application. Not included in the prices above. California Student Aid Commission
Pacific Oaks College majors, earnings & careers
Pacific Oaks College offers 5 bachelor's majors across 3 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 3
- Business & Finance · 1
- Education · 1
Highest-earning majors at Pacific Oaks College
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development and Family Studies | $56,791 | $27,715 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $51,865 | $35,500 |
Quick list of all 5 majors
- Business Administration—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$51,865
- Human Development and Family Studies$56,791
- Psychology (Clinical / Counseling)—
- Social Work—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Social Work → Social worker
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 4.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Los Angeles
Overall prices in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $2,964. Housing costs 70% above the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 20 inches of rain a year, almost no snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: tornado (relatively high); wildfire (very high); river flooding (very high); coastal flooding (relatively high); heat wave (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Los Angeles County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Los Angeles County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Pacific Oaks College with similar schools
Similar private colleges in California by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Oaks College | 34% | — | — | $52,485 | This school |
| Hope International University | 33% | $29,310 | 49% | $49,697 | |
| The Chicago School at Los Angeles | 46% | — | 0% | $56,899 | |
| California Institute of the Arts | 32% | $46,080 | 67% | $41,198 | |
| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | 39% | $35,558 | 30% | $83,438 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Common questions about Pacific Oaks College
What is the Pacific Oaks College acceptance rate?
Pacific Oaks College accepts 34% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 3 of 30 applicants were admitted.
How much do Pacific Oaks College graduates earn?
Former Pacific Oaks College students earn a median $52,485 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Pacific Oaks College: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/pacific-oaks-college (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).