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Pacific States University

Pacific States University, also known as PSU, is located in Harvard Heights, California. It is a private, independent university established in 1928. Students are offered certificate courses, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in various areas of study, including accounting, English, computer science, marketing, international business, management, finance and information systems.

The academic divisions of PSU are:

  • College of Business
  • College of Certificate Program
  • College of Computer Science & Information Systems

PSU’s student-life activities are overseen by the Student Government Association, which organizes various cultural and social activities for students throughout the year. PSU’s career counseling and placement services are available to all students. Students are assisted through arrangement of workshops, interviews and during online job searches.

Campus Location

1516 S Western Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90006-4234
USA
Main Tel: 323731238311
Web Site

The campus is in a large city.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in business and management and computer science and engineering.
  • Racially diverse student body.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Distance learning available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Master595
Bachelor143
Postbaccalaureate certificate101
Doctorale11

Students

Student enrollment was 213 in 2007-2008 (202 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 36% of enrolled students and graduate students are 64%.

About 70% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 30% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 13,400
Room and board$ 9,000
Books and supplies$ 1,600
Other$ 1,500

Financial Aid: Pacific States University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Pacific States University provides on-campus housing for 14 of its 202 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (73 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Business/Commerce
  • Finance
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (11 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Pacific States University with government-defined occupation categories.)

Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.

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