Pacific Oaks College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Pacific Oaks pairs a relatively low private-college price with a selective 34.4% admit rate, so your academic evidence should be intentional. It is test-optional, but a strong SAT or ACT can still strengthen your application. Aim to submit scores only if they are at or above Pacific Oaks’ admitted-student range.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Pacific Oaks College facts and stats
Pacific Oaks College enrolls 312 undergraduate students. Pacific Oaks is located in an urban campus setting. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.
Pasadena, CA

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Key Pacific Oaks College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
April 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to Pacific Oaks, aim for a first sitting by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes that could improve a superscore. Since Pacific Oaks does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, line up any final fall retake with its Regular Decision deadline and confirm that scores will arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Pacific Oaks is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $12,000, and the FAFSA priority deadline for financial aid is April 15.

Pacific Oaks is a private not-for-profit college, so students should consider tuition and fees along with housing, food, books, and personal expenses when estimating total cost. Tuition and fees are $12,000, but the amount students actually pay can vary based on living arrangements and financial need. Students should review financial aid options carefully to understand their likely net price.
Student life at Pacific Oaks College
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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