Santa Fe Springs Campus · Los Angeles County

No wait list · Starts October 20, 2026

Become an LVN this year — starting October 20 in Santa Fe Springs.

Diploma or Associate Degree in Vocational Nursing. Evening classes for working adults. NCLEX-PN prep included. Financial aid for those who qualify.

  • No wait list — reserve your seat for October 20
  • 2 evenings/week + weekend labs & clinicals
  • Built for CNAs, caregivers, and career changers

Santa Fe Springs · October 20 cohort

Talk with admissions today

15 minutes. Exact tuition & aid options. No pressure.

  • BVNPT-approved VN program
  • WASC Senior College accredited
  • NCLEX-PN prep included
  • Financial aid available

How enrollment works

Three steps to your October 20 seat

  1. Talk today

    Call or request a callback. A Santa Fe Springs advisor checks eligibility and answers tuition questions in about 15 minutes.

  2. Tour campus

    See the skills lab, meet the team, and get your exact cost and aid picture in writing before you commit.

  3. Reserve your seat

    Complete enrollment for October 20. No wait list — the seat goes to whoever finishes first.

Why Pacific College

Start this term. Not next year.

Most California VN programs make qualified applicants wait. At Santa Fe Springs, you can apply now and be in class October 20.

No wait list

Every month you wait is a month of LVN income you don’t earn. Start October 20 at our Santa Fe Springs campus.

Degree path if you want it

Diploma for the fastest route to licensure, or Associate of Science to strengthen your résumé and an LVN-to-RN bridge later.

NCLEX-PN prep included

Exam prep is built into the program — some schools charge up to $1,200 extra.

Hands-on clinical training

Build real patient-care skills through skills labs and clinical rotations near Santa Fe Springs.

Vocational nursing students practicing skills in a bright lab
Nursing classroom at Pacific College

Built for working adults

Keep your job. Earn your credential.

Classes meet two evenings per week, with skills labs and clinicals on weekends. Most students finish in about 20 months.

Campus
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Class nights
2 evenings per week
Labs & clinicals
Weekends
Program length
About 20 months
Next start
October 20, 2026
Credentials
Diploma or Associate of Science
To apply
HS diploma/GED · TEAS · Background check

See if you qualify

Career outlook

A credential that pays you back

LVNs work in hospitals, skilled nursing, home health, clinics, and more. California median pay is approximately $79,090/year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.

  • Direct bedside patient care
  • Medications & treatments
  • Vitals & patient progress
  • Clear path toward RN

Tuition & aid

Don’t rule yourself out on cost

Our Financial Aid Office helps students and families explore options for tuition and fees — and living expenses while you’re in school. Talk with us before you decide.

  • Financial aid available for those who qualify
  • Guidance on FAFSA and payment options
  • Get exact numbers in writing on your campus visit
LVN student on clinical rotation

See it for yourself

Tour campus. Meet the team.

When you talk with admissions, book a visit to Santa Fe Springs — walk the skills lab, meet instructors, and ask to connect with a recent graduate.

Call admissions

FAQ

Questions people ask before they call

When is the next Santa Fe Springs start?

October 20, 2026. Seats are limited and there is no wait list — the seat goes to whoever completes enrollment first.

Where is the campus?

Pacific College’s Santa Fe Springs campus is at 9635 Greenleaf Ave, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670.

Can I work while attending?

Yes. Classes meet two evenings per week, with skills labs and clinicals on weekends — designed for working adults.

How long does it take?

Most students finish in about 20 months on the working-adult track (Diploma or Associate), then take the NCLEX-PN. Prep is included.

Do I need healthcare experience?

No. You’ll need a high school diploma or GED, TEAS, and your application materials. Many students are CNAs or caregivers; others come from outside healthcare.

How much does it cost?

It depends on track and aid eligibility. You’ll get exact numbers in writing on your campus visit. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Is Pacific College accredited and approved?

Yes. Pacific College is institutionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), and the VN program is approved by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT). Accreditation does not guarantee employment.

Can I become an RN later?

Yes. Many graduates use the LVN license — and especially the Associate Degree track — as a step into LVN-to-RN bridge programs.

No wait list · October 20, 2026

Seats for October 20 are filling. Take the next step today.

Fifteen minutes with a Santa Fe Springs advisor is enough to know if this cohort is yours — and to book your campus tour.

Call (562) 295-7477