Pacific States University

www.psuca.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,137

34.5% growth from 2020

2021 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

About

Pacific States University is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Pacific States University were General Business Administration & Management (5 degrees awarded) and General Computer & Information Sciences (2 degrees).

In 2021, 8 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pacific States University. 37.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 62.5% awarded men.

The median undergraduate tuition at Pacific States University is $8,137, which is $−6,363 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Pacific States University is $8,137, which is $−6,363 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

In 2017, 3% of undergraduate students attending Pacific States University received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$8,137

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Pacific States University was $8,137. The cost of tuition at Pacific States University is $−6,363 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

$1,687

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pacific States University was of $17,200 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,687. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 6.28% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

3% of undergraduate students at Pacific States University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 62.5% with respect to 2016, when 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pacific States University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Pacific States University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 5 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.

Enrollment

Pacific States University had a total enrollment of 25 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Pacific States University is 25 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Pacific States University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pacific States University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4% Asian.

Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (5.88%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pacific States University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 25 students. The full-time enrollment at Pacific States University is 25 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Pacific States University are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% 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%

2021 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 (69%), 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

Asian

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

1 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pacific States University is 4% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% 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

In 2021, 2 fewer women than men received degrees from Pacific States University.

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Pacific States University is General Business Administration & Management (5 degrees awarded), followed by General Computer & Information Sciences (2 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (6 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 (1,028,329 people), Other managers (710,325 people), Software developers (587,133 people), Financial managers (467,623 people), and Chief executives & legislators (370,083 people).

The most specialized majors at Pacific States University in 2021 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees awarded) and Business (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (945,311 people), Banking & related activities (515,007 people), Elementary & secondary schools (478,056 people), Insurance carriers (429,068 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (424,873 people).

The most specialized majors at Pacific States University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees awarded) and Business (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2020)

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

In 2020, the most common masters degree concentration at Pacific States University was General Business Administration & Management with 3 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Pacific States University, which is 1.67 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (3).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pacific States University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Pacific States University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Pacific States University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.5 times less than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 50% of students graduating from Pacific States University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (0%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2019 at Pacific States University is Male and Asian (0% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 are: Management, with 2 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$472k

2021 Salaries

5.82%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Pacific States University paid a median of $472k in salaries, a 5.82% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% 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 $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2 Employees

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

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pacific States University were Management with 2 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 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.