Pacifica Graduate Institute

Pacifica Graduate Institute was established in 1976, and is a specialized institute dealing with psychology, mythical studies and humanities. The coursework is highly influenced by the works of Freud, Jung and other scholars of inner life. The college has two campuses, Ladera Lane campus and the Lambert Road campus, both at the foothills of the coastal California. The college also houses the works of Joseph Campbell.

Pacifica Graduate School offers the students with master’s degree programs in areas such as counseling psychology, clinical psychology, and humanities. The internationally recognized programs attract students from all over America and the world.

Pacifica Graduate College has a dedicated student service cell which provides the students with library research facilities as well as institutional scholarship assistance. The college also organizes public programs such as seminars and conferences on psychology.

Pacifica Graduate Institute Highlights

Where Pacifica Graduate Institute stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling and liberal arts.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• High faculty salary.
• High female/male ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Distance learning available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Pacifica Graduate Institute was 659 in 2007 (630 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 100%.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Pacifica Graduate Institute participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Pacifica Graduate Institute provides on-campus housing for 150 of its 630 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 8 meals weekly.