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Pacific Oaks College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A
ACT RangeN/A
Average GPAN/A
Acceptance Rate34.4%

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

Quick Facts

Pacific Oaks College enrolls 312 undergraduate students. Pacific Oaks is located in an urban campus setting. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Location

Pasadena, CA

Undergrad Enrollment312
Freshman RetentionN/A
SettingUrban
Student to Faculty Ratio11:1
Graduation RateN/A
Test PolicyTest-optional
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Key Pacific Oaks College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 15

Test dates

SAT 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

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

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.

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Tuition and Fees$12,000
Room and BoardN/A
Average Merit AwardN/A
Application Fee$55
Students on AidN/A
Average Aid PackageN/A
Average Debt at GradN/A

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

Activities and Organizations

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Housing

Campus housing details coming soon.

Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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