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Pacific Oaks College

#1595 in US ranking Pasadena, CA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Tuition & fees
$12,000
Avg. aid
$6,415

Admissions

Acceptance rate
34%

Outcomes

Median salary
$47,166
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Pacific Oaks College?

Pacific Oaks College's documented historical tradition is its connection to the Pacific Oaks Children's School and the educational philosophy that grew from it. That institutional history is more firmly established than any particular student festival or homecoming-style celebration.

For current opportunities to gather, students should look to the college's academic calendar and student-activity announcements, where program events, community discussions, and commencement information would be relevant. An event held in one year should not be assumed to recur or to be open to every program or attendance format.

What are the student housing and dining options at Pacific Oaks College?

Pacific Oaks College does not provide college-owned or college-operated undergraduate housing. Students should plan to arrange their own accommodation and meals rather than expect a residence-hall assignment or a residential meal plan.

For an applicant relocating to Pasadena, housing decisions belong in the enrollment budget early: rent, deposits, utilities, food, and transportation may be substantial even though they are not part of billed tuition. A commuter living elsewhere in the Los Angeles area will face a different mix of costs. Any housing information shared by the college should be distinguished from housing that the college owns, manages, or guarantees.

Pacific Oaks College Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

School organizations

4

Pacific Oaks College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
11:1
Campus size
2 acres

Pacific Oaks College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 4

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: Not available

Career Center services:

  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Pacific Oaks College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Andrew Norman Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Pacific Oaks College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Pacific Oaks College Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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