Life Pacific University — College Profile

About

Life Pacific University, located in San Dimas, California, is a private Christian institution best known for its deep roots in ministry preparation and leadership development within the Foursquare Church tradition. Its strongest academic offerings include programs in Biblical Studies, Worship Arts, Transformational Ministry, and Business Administration, all designed to seamlessly integrate faith with professional skills. Campus culture is tight-knit and deeply spiritual, characterized by dynamic weekly chapel services, strong community service initiatives, and direct faculty mentorship. Distinctively, LPU incorporates mandatory hands-on ministry internships and practical field experience into all of its degree pathways, equipping graduates for impactful roles in both church ministry and the broader marketplace.

Wikipedia:Life Pacific University (LPU) is a private Christian university endorsed by the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel and located in San Dimas, California. LPU serves as the denomination's flagship institution for higher education. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges - Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE).

Location

San Dimas, CA, 91773-3298 · Suburb campus

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Nearest airport from college

SNA · Orange County

29 mi away

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Cost

Cost of attendance

$35,062

Avg net price

$20,898

Room & board

$12,190

Tuition

$22,118

Books & supplies

$1,062/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$16,786

$30–48k

$18,984

$48–75k

$18,255

$75–110k

$23,108

$110k+

$25,877

Admissions

Admit rate

96%

Test policy

Not required

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

48%

4-yr on-time completion

31%

1st-yr retention

73%

Transfer-out rate

8-year outcomes

Graduated

50%

Transferred

14%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

37%

Median earnings (6yr)

$35,814

Median earnings (10yr)

$43,299

Median debt

$22,395

Monthly loan payment

$237

Debt range (25th–75th)

$6,500–$23,500

Debt (90th percentile)

$34,490

Student Body

Men 46%Women 54%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

54%

First-generation

37%

Median family income

$39,700

Independent students

19%

Avg age at entry

21.0

Part-time students

18%

Race & ethnicity

White

35%

Hispanic

44%

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

AI/AN

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$35,814

10 years after entry

$43,299

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries32

Business Administration, Management and Operations22

Behavioral Sciences16

Religious Music and Worship9

Bible/Biblical Studies4

Communication and Media Studies1

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Institutional

Endowment

$5M

Classification

Baccalaureate (Diverse)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions

Full-time faculty

23%

Avg faculty salary

$6,254/mo

Instructional spend/student

$6,452