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Facts About Pacific Oaks

Pacific Oaks students and alumni find success in a variety of different fields

Education: 29.8%
Community and Social Services: 13.8%
Business Development: 13.6%
Healthcare Services: 13.0%
Operations: 6.5%
Human Resources: 4.2%
Consulting: 2.9%
Administrative: 2.8%
Media and Communication: 2.7%
Others: 10.7%

*Percentages are based on 2022 student & alumni data gathered from LinkedIn.com.

Student demographic*

Average Age 36.3

Women 87.7%
Men 11.9%

Non-specified 0.4%
Latino(a)/Hispanic 48.9%
African-American 13.0%
White 21.9%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0.3%
Asian 5.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Races (3.1%)
Not reported 6.4%

*Percentages are based on Spring 2020 student census report

Enrollment Data for Gender and Race FY18-FY19

Pell Grant Recipient Data
Received grant: 9.72%
Did not receive: 90.28%

Pacific Oaks facts

  • Pacific Oaks Children’s School was established in 1945. Shortly thereafter, Pacific Oaks College was created to train educators for the school.
  • Pacific Oaks principles are rooted in Quaker traditions of social justice, respect, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Following President Lyndon Johnson’s 1964 War on Poverty legislation, the U.S. government asked Pacific Oaks to launch one of the nation’s first Head Start training programs.
  • Through Pacific Oaks’ Credit for Learning from Experience program, students can earn up to 24 credits towards the completion of a B.A. degree.
  • Pacific Oaks offers global study abroad opportunities including Teach With Africa and Education Beyond Borders.
  • Pacific Oaks has partnerships with various institutions in the California community, providing learning experience opportunities for students.
  • Pacific Oaks College is accredited by the WASC Senior Colleges and Universities Commission (WSCUC). Statement of accreditation.
  • Pacific Oaks College offers an approved teacher credentialing program for Education Specialists which has been approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
  • Recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education.*
  • Pacific Oaks is part of The Community Solution Education System, a nonprofit system of colleges advancing student success and community impact.

*  www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/idues/hsidivision.html

 

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