Pacific College of Health and Science

Key Highlights

• Founded in 1986 and renamed Pacific College of Health and Science in 2020
• New York is listed by WSCUC as the active main campus
• Institutional focus is integrative health, nursing, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and massage therapy
• Current admissions material advertised a September 8, 2026 term start

Student Life & Environment

Student life is structured around a compact, professional-school environment rather than a residential undergraduate campus. The New York facility has classrooms, a specialized library, a student lounge and common area, and the acupuncture and massage teaching clinic. The clinical setting can connect students across cohorts through supervised practice, while the college’s community placements expose some students to patients and organizations outside the campus. The 2025–2026 catalog describes academic advising, study groups, faculty assistance, and tutoring by qualified advanced students. It also lists disability support and WellConnect, a confidential service available around the clock to students and immediate family members for counseling, self-help resources, and referrals involving concerns such as childcare, transportation, stress, or finances. These services may be particularly relevant to commuters and students balancing professional programs with work or family responsibilities. Pacific College does not operate residence halls or other college-controlled housing. Students arrange accommodation independently, and admissions staff can provide neighborhood and rental-resource information. Because this is an urban commuter campus, applicants seeking a traditional residential experience, extensive athletics, or a large student-organization ecosystem should ask directly what activities are active during their intended term rather than assuming they are available.

Location & Surroundings

The New York main campus is at 110 William Street in Lower Manhattan. The college places it near Wall Street, the Brooklyn Bridge, Battery Park, and Chinatown, with access to subway and train services. This setting gives students proximity to a dense healthcare market, community organizations, public transportation, and the cultural and commercial resources of New York City. Some programs also use clinical or community sites away from the campus, so students should ask how frequently travel is required and whether placements can be reached conveniently from their home. The location is best understood as an urban instructional facility rather than a self-contained campus. Official materials describe classrooms, administrative space, a library, common space, an herbal dispensary, and a large acupuncture clinic within the facility. There are no residence halls. Students must therefore budget separately for housing, commuting, food, and the practical costs of attending clinical placements. The catalog’s housing estimate was based on January 2025 rental information and should not be treated as a current 2026 quote; applicants should research present rents and transportation costs before committing.

Costs & Career Outcomes

Costs should be evaluated by exact program rather than from a single annual tuition figure. The official 2025–2026 catalog, effective March 2026, publishes separate total tuition and required-fee schedules for New York acupuncture, combined bachelor’s/master’s, massage, professional-doctorate, certificate, and prelicensure nursing programs. Charges differ widely by curriculum length and may exclude contingent expenses such as supplies, examinations, background checks, health requirements, or transportation to clinical sites. Applicants should request a personalized term-by-term estimate and compare it with the enrollment agreement before paying a deposit. Pacific College participates in federal financial aid. The catalog says eligible U.S. citizens and permanent residents in qualifying associate, bachelor’s, master’s, entry-level doctorate, massage, and nursing programs may be considered for federal or state assistance. Depending on eligibility and program, options may include Pell Grants, federal loans, work-study, state aid, private loans, veterans’ benefits, and institutional or external scholarships. Aid availability is not universal, and the college advises students needing assistance to begin at least 30 days before a term. Career preparation is closely connected to regulated health professions. Qualified prelicensure nursing graduates may apply for the NCLEX-RN, while acupuncture and massage graduates may pursue the examinations or credentials required by their jurisdiction. The college provides career and alumni services, but it does not guarantee licensure, placement, earnings, or access to a clinical site. Before enrolling, students should compare program outcomes and debt obligations and confirm every licensing requirement directly with the relevant state board.