Pacific States University: Review & Facts

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Pacific States University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 20 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1928 and is one of the 41 colleges located in Los Angeles, California.

Pacific States University is mentioned in Best Lesbian and Gay Friendly Schools in the United States.

Academic Offerings

At Pacific States University you can get your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered

4

Pacific States University follows a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 4 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Pacific States University is perfect at 100% (well above California average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention

100%

Good

The graduation rate at Pacific States University is very low - 14%. About 8% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Pacific States University is very good - 7:1.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is relatevely low - $8,200 annually. The additional fees at Pacific States University beyond tuition are approximately $700, which comes to $8,900 a year.

Read the details about Pacific States University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

33%

As reported in recent government data, 9 applications were submitted and 3 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to enroll at this school.

The college will consider accepting credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities) and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Pacific States University is $50.00. The graduate application fee is $50.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Pacific States University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (323) 731-2383 or check Pacific States University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Pacific States University provides a distance learning option.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Pacific States University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

A

Safe

Pacific States University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 8,400 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, around $6,300 annually.

Based on the college crime information, Pacific States University appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Pacific States University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Pacific States University
3424 Wilshire Blvd. 12th floor
Los Angeles, California
90010-2263, USA