by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of students are not billed the full sticker price of a school. Rather, they are offered a financial aid plan that includes a mix of loans, grants, scholarships, and possibly work-study opportunities. The total cost of going to Pacific College of Health and Science can seem tremendous, but do not forget that almost all students are given some form of financial help.
What financing options does Pacific College San Diego offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for more information. Read on to learn what amount of financial assistance will be accessible to you.
Eligibility for aid and scholarships is driven mostly by your household’s income and need. Read on to get a sense of the financial assistance available at Pacific College of Health and Science.
Financial assistance, available as scholarships, loans, and work-study, is a way schools lower the price of attendance so many students can enroll. Bear in mind that not all aid is equal, and the amount any one student receives can vary widely.
Looking at the entering class at Pacific College of Health and Science, 35% of the incoming full-time class was awarded financial aid approximately 11 incoming students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 35% | $3,026 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 0% | — |
| Federal Pell grants | 35% | $3,026 |
| State/local grants | 0% | — |
| Federal student loans | 35% | $3,909 |
Because grants and scholarships do not have to be repaid, they are the most sought-after type of financial aid. At this school, about 30% of undergraduate students received gift aid averaging $2,046 (among about 59 undergraduates).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 30% | $2,046 |
| Federal Pell grants | 30% | $1,992 |
| Federal student loans | 43% | $4,062 |
Among title-IV aid recipients living on campus, grant and scholarship aid averaged $3,026.
How much a family pays depends heavily on income, because most aid is awarded on the basis of financial need.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $39,386 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $40,346 |
| Over $75,000 | $41,495 |
Each figure is the net price after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
After grants and scholarships come off the published price, what remains is the net price — the best estimate of true out-of-pocket cost.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $51,918 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $39,710 |
For an estimate tailored to your family circumstances, see Pacific College San Diego’s online cost calculator: app.meadowfi.com/pacificcollege.
Graduating students at Pacific College San Diego carry a median federal student debt of $9,500 of federal borrowing.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $9,500 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $12,271 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $130.09/mo |
Spreading the median graduate debt over a standard 10-year repayment schedule works out to roughly the monthly payment shown above.
The median alone does not show how widely outcomes vary across the student body. The percentiles below describe the cumulative federal debt distribution for borrowers at Pacific College San Diego.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $3,800 |
| 25th percentile | $6,250 |
| 75th percentile | $20,500 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $29,500 |
Outcomes differ by income bracket, by first-generation status, and by whether a student is financially dependent.
Median Debt by Income Bracket
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $9,500 |
| Middle income | $9,500 |
| High income | $7,104 |
First-Generation Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $9,500 |
| Continuing-generation students | $9,500 |
Dependency-Status Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $7,104 |
| Independent students | $9,500 |
Federal data publishes pre-calculated indicators that summarize debt outcomes. Pacific College San Diego.
The Stafford loan program is the largest source of federal direct loans to undergraduates. The annual Stafford volume below reflects program activity at Pacific College San Diego:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 6331 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $386,843,024 |
GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance are the two federal aid programs targeted at military-affiliated students.
GI Bill volume
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 49 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $507,796 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $10,363 |
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