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Pacifica Graduate Institute

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world rank  5113

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Overview

Established in 1974, the Pacifica Graduate Institute is a for-profit private specialized higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Carpinteria (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), California. This institution also has a branch campus in Santa Barbara. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Pacifica Graduate Institute (PGI) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Pacifica Graduate Institute (PGI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PGI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Pacifica Graduate Institute's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Pacifica Graduate Institute's Entity Typefor-profit

Size

Pacifica Graduate Institute' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

Pacifica Graduate Institute's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym PGI
Founded 1974
Motto Animae mundi colendae gratia
For the sake of tending the soul of the world
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University Location

Address 249 Lambert Road
Carpinteria
93013 California
United States
Pacifica Graduate Institute's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Pacifica Graduate Institute Phone Number (805) 969 3626
Pacifica Graduate Institute Fax Number (805) 565 1932
Other locations Santa Barbara

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Pacifica Graduate Institute is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Pacifica Graduate Institute's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Pacifica Graduate Institute categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Pacifica Graduate Institute.



Pacifica Graduate Institute: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
Not reported 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro)
International
students
Not reported 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

Pacifica Graduate Institute's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Pacifica Graduate Institute's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Not reported.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Pacifica Graduate Institute's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Pacifica Graduate Institute's Admission Office Admission Office

249 Lambert Road
Carpinteria 93013
(805) 969 3626


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Pacifica Graduate Institute's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 500 to 999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Pacifica Graduate Institute's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Pacifica Graduate Institute's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Pacifica Graduate Institute's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a for-profit higher education institution.


Pacifica Graduate Institute's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a rural setting.


Pacifica Graduate Institute's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a quarters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into four distinct terms, or quarters, each typically lasting about 10 to 12 weeks, separated by three short breaks and one longer break.


Pacifica Graduate Institute's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Pacifica Graduate Institute is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities


Pacifica Graduate Institute's Library University Library

Yes Visit Pacifica Graduate Institute's Library
Pacifica Graduate Institute's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 29,116 physical volumes, 4,183 physical media, 769 digital/electronic media and 54 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 5 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. Pacifica Graduate Institute's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Pacifica Graduate Institute's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Pacifica Graduate Institute provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 95 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Pacifica Graduate Institute's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Pacifica Graduate Institute's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Pacifica Graduate Institute's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Pacifica Graduate Institute's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Pacifica Graduate Institute's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

Pacifica Graduate Institute's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Pacifica Graduate Institute's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Pacifica Graduate Institute's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Pacifica Graduate Institute is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: WASC Senior College and University Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1997


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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