Life Pacific University: Review & Facts

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Life Pacific University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 500 students enrolled. This college is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in San Dimas, California.

Life Pacific University is affiliated with Protestant Church.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, and master's degree are offered at Life Pacific University.

Majors
Offered
9
Life Pacific University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 9 majors. The most popular concentrations are Theology and Religion, Psychology, Management, Business, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Life Pacific University is relatively low at 69% (below California average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
69%
Bad
The graduation rate at Life Pacific University is low - 37%.

Student to faculty ratio at Life Pacific University is pretty good - 12:1. Find out more information on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are fairly high, $18,300 per year. The additional fees at LPC not covered by tuition are about $900; which comes to a total of $19,200 annually.

Read the details about Life Pacific University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
94%
Easy
According to recent data, 145 applications were submitted and 137 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

Life Pacific University will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at LPC in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
Life Pacific University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at LPC, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
LPC offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 400 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option.

Based on the college crime numbers, Life Pacific University appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Life Pacific University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Life Pacific University
1100 W. Covina Blvd.
San Dimas, California
91773-3298, USA
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