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Life Pacific University

San Dimas, CA·Private nonprofit·393 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. a private nonprofit school with 393 students.

94%
Accept
393
Students
N/A
Net Price
57%
Grad Rate
$34,400
Earnings
10 yr
$22,395
Debt

About This School

Life Pacific University is a private nonprofit institution located in San Dimas, California with approximately 393 undergraduate students enrolled. Life Pacific University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 94%. In-state tuition is $20,462 per year. The graduation rate is 57%, and the typical graduate earns $34,400 within 10 years of enrollment.

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).

The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 94% acceptance rate makes admission accessible, but only 57% of students graduate and just 56% of freshmen return for sophomore year — signals worth taking seriously. Median earnings of $34,400 a decade after enrollment are modest, especially weighed against $22,395 in debt at graduation. Worth considering only if you're deeply aligned with its Pentecostal Christian mission and ministry-focused programs, since the outcomes data suggests this school struggles to retain and launch students broadly.

Founded
1923

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$20,462
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,462
Avg Net Price
N/A
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants49%
Median debt at graduation$22,395

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
57%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
56%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,400
after enrollment
Median Debt
$22,395
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$22,395
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$32,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,400
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 1.5x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White36%
Black7%
Hispanic/Latino42%
Asian4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (393 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Life Pacific University

San Dimas, CA

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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