Pacific College
Location and Contact Information
3160 Red Hill AveCosta Mesa, CA 92626
USA
Main Tel: (714) 662-4402
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
Pacific College is a private, for-profit, post-secondary educational college in Costa Mesa, California. It was founded in 1993, and provides relevant and innovative education to adult learners. Programs are offered in licensed practical nursing, massage therapy, cardiovascular technology, and physical therapist assistance. The campus occupies over 16,500 square feet.
Pacific College offers financial aid to to eligible students through Federal Family Education Loans, and Federal Direct Student Loans. In addition, the Pacific College Military Allied Health Scholarship is available for retired and active military personnel, as well as their spouses and children. Other facilities provided by the college include academic and career counseling, an on-campus library facility, and job placement services.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High faculty salary.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Differs by program.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Pacific College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing | Saint Louis, MO | 673 |
| 2 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | Zanesville, OH | 1,893 |
| 3 | Nevada State College | Henderson, NV | 2,126 |
| 4 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | Chillicothe, OH | 1,978 |
| 5 | Ohio University-Southern Campus | Ironton, OH | 1,831 |
| 6 | Chattahoochee Valley Community College | Phenix City, AL | 2,003 |
| 7 | Kent State University East Liverpool Campus | East Liverpool, OH | 964 |
| 8 | El Camino College-Compton Center | Compton, CA | 4,915 |
| 9 | Kent State University Geauga Campus | Burton, OH | 1,467 |
| 10 | Kent State University Tuscarawas Campus | New Philadelphia, OH | 2,065 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 year certificate | 86 | 4 |
| < 1 year certificate | 1 | |
| Associate | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 8 |
Students
Student enrollment was 229 in 2009-2010 (352 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 19% of the student body. About 23% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Physical Therapist Assistant
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