Pacific States University

www.psuca.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,120

12.1% growth from 2022

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

100%

4 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

100%

7 Graduates

About

Pacific States University is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Pacific States University were General Business Administration & Management (2 degrees awarded), General Business (2 degrees), and General Computer & Information Sciences (2 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pacific States University is $9,120, which is $−6,044 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pacific States University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Pacific States University is $9,120, which is $6,044 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Pacific States University was $9,120. The cost of tuition at Pacific States University is $−6,044 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pacific States University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of Pacific States University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,200

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pacific States University was of $17,200 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pacific States University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pacific States University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Pacific States University received 4 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 55.6% annual growth. Out of those 4 applicants, 4 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 40 students enrolled at Pacific States University in 2023.

Pacific States University has an overall enrollment yield of 100%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

Accepted Out of 4

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pacific States University was 100% (4 admissions from 4 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 33.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 55.6%, while admissions grew by 33.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Pacific States University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Pacific States University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Pacific States University had a total enrollment of 40 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Pacific States University is 40 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Pacific States University are enrolled full-time.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pacific States University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40 students. The full-time enrollment at Pacific States University is 40 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Pacific States University are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pacific States University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pacific States University was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Pacific States University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pacific States University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The enrolled student population at Pacific States University is . This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Pacific States University is General Business Administration & Management (2 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (2 degrees) and General Computer & Information Sciences (2 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pacific States University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees awarded) and Business (4 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pacific States University are Accountants & auditors (1,013,337 people), Other managers (779,475 people), Software developers (714,241 people), Financial managers (517,576 people), and Chief executives & legislators (412,069 people).

The most specialized majors at Pacific States University in 2023 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees awarded) and Business (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pacific States University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Pacific States University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees awarded) and Business (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pacific States University are Computer Systems Design (1,010,599 people), Banking & related activities (521,270 people), Elementary & secondary schools (497,343 people), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (445,492 people), and Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services (416,965 people).

The most specialized majors at Pacific States University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees awarded) and Business (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pacific States University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
2 degrees awarded
General Business
2 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
2 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Pacific States University was General Business Administration & Management with 2 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Pacific States University according to their major.

Time to Complete

N/A%

100% Completion Time

N/A%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, N/A% of students graduating from Pacific States University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, N/A% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and N/A% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (0%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Pacific States University is Male and White (0% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

Asian Male
4 degrees awarded
Asian Female
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pacific States University is asian male (4 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more asian male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (2 degrees).

Operations

Pacific States University employs 2 Professors. Most academics at Pacific States University are Male Professor (2), and Female Professor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pacific States University is Management, with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$390k

2023 Salaries

5.56%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Pacific States University paid a median of $390k in salaries, a 5.56% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.5% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.82% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$85k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Pacific States University paid a total of $85k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 19% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

3 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pacific States University was Professor with 2 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pacific States University was Management with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2020)

Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pacific States University was Male Professor with 2 employees, and Female Professor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pacific States University.

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