More selective than 82% of California colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
0% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 0% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Pacific Oaks College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Pacific Oaks College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 34% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 10% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Pacific Oaks College compared with other California colleges?
Pacific Oaks College has the 17th-lowest acceptance rate of 92 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | 31% | 86% | $16,665 |
| 14 | California Institute of the Arts | 32% | 67% | $46,080 |
| 15 | University of California-Santa Barbara | 33% | 83% | $16,109 |
| 16 | Hope International University | 33% | 49% | $29,310 |
| 17 | Pacific Oaks College | 34% | — | — |
| 18 | San Diego State University | 36% | 76% | $15,364 |
| 19 | Scripps College | 38% | 83% | $36,294 |
| 20 | Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | 39% | 30% | $35,558 |
| 21 | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | 41% | 85% | $21,680 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All California colleges →
Who enrolls at Pacific Oaks College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Pacific Oaks College admissions questions
What is the Pacific Oaks College acceptance rate?
Pacific Oaks College accepts 34% of applicants, about 1 in 3. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3 of 30 applicants were admitted.
Does Pacific Oaks College require the SAT or ACT?
Pacific Oaks College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 0% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 0% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Pacific Oaks College?
67% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2 of 3).
Is Pacific Oaks College getting harder to get into?
Pacific Oaks College accepted 34% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 10% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Pacific Oaks College overview