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Pacifica Graduate Institute

Also known as: Pacifica

Private For-Profit school in Santa Barbara, California, United States of America

Founded in 1976, Pacifica offers MA, PsyD, and PhD programs in clinical psychology, counseling, depth psychology, and mythological studies across its Lambert Road and Ladera Lane campuses near Santa Barbara . Accredited by WSCUC and approved by the California BPPE and U.S. Department of Education, it integrates rigorous scholarship with experiential learning, including Jungian-based methods, dream work, and organic garden programs . The OPUS Archives and Research Center preserves collections of scholars like Joseph Campbell and Marion Woodman, supporting interdisciplinary research and public programs that extend Pacifica’s impact beyond its graduate cohorts .

psychology

depth psychology

graduate-only

research oriented

SAT Scores are not specified

This university's policy on SAT Scores is not specified.

As a graduate-focused institution, Pacifica Graduate Institute does not consider SAT or ACT scores for admission; applicants are assessed through undergraduate transcripts, letters of recommendation, interviews, and program-specific prerequisites such as GRE scores for certain psychology tracks .

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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