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Life Pacific University

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Life Pacific University

San Dimas, CA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · The Foursquare Church · Other Protestant

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Average price after aid $20,898 a year

Median debt at graduation: $22,395 (all students)

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Life Pacific University is a Christian university in San Dimas, California, and the higher education institution of the Foursquare Church. Chapel meets twice a week in the Simonson Center, and Ministry Formation, a required program for traditional undergraduates, includes weekly chapel, church involvement, a semester retreat and community service hours. Every traditional bachelor's program includes a 30-unit Biblical Studies minor.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Life Pacific University

  1. MonToday

    No set time

  2. TueToday

    • 10:20AMChapel

  3. WedToday

    • 10:20AMChapel

  4. ThuToday

    No set time

  5. FriToday

    No set time

  6. SatToday

    No set time

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    No set time

No set time: Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

  • “Worship teams lead chapel services twice a week and participate in worship nights throughout the year.”

    Source: lifepacific.edu

  • “Pursue your LPU degree while growing, serving, and being discipled in a local church community.”

    Source: lifepacific.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Traditional undergraduates in the required Ministry Formation program attend weekly chapel and serve in a local church.

Source: lifepacific.edu
What's a normal week?

Chapel meets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:20 to 11:20 a.m., and worship nights are held throughout the year.

Source: lifepacific.edu
Where do I find community?

Residence halls hold group prayer sessions, Bible studies and accountability groups alongside regular chapel services.

Source: lifepacific.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Ministry Formation includes 8 to 10 community service hours, and the college aims to partner with FMI missionaries through work projects.

Source: lifepacific.edu

Rankings

Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our faith research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list

In America

In California

Academic Excellence

B-Academic Excellence: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
54 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.40%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.73%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$6,452

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

DWorship and chapel: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

53 of 100 points · 7 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekTwice a week (Chapel twice a week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Tuesdays: 10:20am-11:20am Wednesdays: 10:20am-11:20am”
      Chapel meets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:20 to 11:20 a.m.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Weekly chapel is a semester requirement; each day missed can cost chapel credit.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Catalog | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-LPU-University-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Student requirements for ministry formation include: 1) attending and serving in a local church, 2) attending LPU weekly chapel services, 3) attending the LPU semester retreat, 4) completing 8-10 community service hours, and 5) turning in a growth reflection.”
      Ministry Formation requires church involvement, weekly chapel, a semester retreat, 8 to 10 service hours and a growth reflection.
      “Failure to comply with these guidelines will result in a loss of chapel credit for that day”
      Students earn chapel credit day by day and can lose it for a day.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNow and then (Worship nights are held throughout the year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Worship teams lead chapel services twice a week and participate in worship nights throughout the year.”
      Student worship teams lead twice-weekly chapel and take part in worship nights through the year.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Now and then (Group prayer sessions in the residence halls are named.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Catalog | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-LPU-University-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Group prayer sessions, Bible studies and accountability groups in the residence halls, regular chapel services, and spontaneous calls to prayer and ministry”
      Group prayer sessions, Bible studies and accountability groups take place in the residence halls.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsPart-time (A Campus Pastor is named as a role in the chapel program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “receive coaching, training and leadership by the Chapel leadership, Campus Pastor, Worship Pastor and Songwriter in Residence”
      A Campus Pastor is one of the chapel leaders who coach LPU Worship students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Catalog | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-LPU-University-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “the Simonson Center (housing the Chapel, President’s Office, Library, Admissions Office”
      The chapel is in the Simonson Center on the San Dimas campus.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (2 weekly times documented: 2 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

100 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (The Biblical Studies minor (30 units, roughly ten courses) is required of every traditional bachelor's program, per the 2026-27 catalog.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Catalog | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-LPU-University-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All traditional Bachelor degree programs have a Biblical Studies Minor. Biblical studies are fundamental to our curriculum and are required in every program.”
      Every traditional bachelor's program requires the Biblical Studies minor.
      “BIBL 101 Pentateuch”
      BIBL 101 Pentateuch, an Old Testament course, is in the Biblical Studies minor.
      “BIBL 216 Synoptic Gospels”
      BIBL 216 Synoptic Gospels, a New Testament course, is in the Biblical Studies minor.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (BIBL 101 Pentateuch (Old Testament) and BIBL 216 Synoptic Gospels (New Testament) are in the required Biblical Studies minor.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Catalog | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-LPU-University-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIBL 101 Pentateuch”
      BIBL 101 Pentateuch, an Old Testament course, is in the Biblical Studies minor.
      “BIBL 216 Synoptic Gospels”
      BIBL 216 Synoptic Gospels, a New Testament course, is in the Biblical Studies minor.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (Stated in the 2026-27 catalog's philosophy of general education.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Catalog | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-LPU-University-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “LPU’s GE curriculum supports students as they integrate faith and learning.”
      The general education curriculum is stated to support integration of faith and learning.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Catalog | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-LPU-University-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Theology & Ministry”
      A Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Theology and Ministry is offered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes (Published Beliefs list, from the college's Our Beliefs page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Beliefs | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/about/our-beliefs · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We believe that the Bible is God-inspired (2 Tim. 3:16, 17).”
      The college publishes a list of beliefs beginning with the Holy Scriptures.
BChristian community: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

81 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (A spring and a fall retreat each year (two).)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Catalog | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-LPU-University-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “the Ministry Formation and Spiritual Development program, which includes chapel attendance, spring and fall retreat attendance, community outreach, church involvement and a growth reflection.”
      The Office of Career and Global Engagement runs Ministry Formation, which includes spring and fall retreats and community outreach.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Group prayer sessions, Bible studies and accountability groups in the residence halls.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Catalog | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-LPU-University-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Group prayer sessions, Bible studies and accountability groups in the residence halls, regular chapel services, and spontaneous calls to prayer and ministry”
      Group prayer sessions, Bible studies and accountability groups take place in the residence halls.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)In some halls (Group prayer sessions, Bible studies and accountability groups are held in the residence halls.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Catalog | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-LPU-University-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Group prayer sessions, Bible studies and accountability groups in the residence halls, regular chapel services, and spontaneous calls to prayer and ministry”
      Group prayer sessions, Bible studies and accountability groups take place in the residence halls.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes (Students must attend and serve in a local church. LPU Church Partners support church involvement.)
    Sources (2)
    1. LPU Church Partners | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/church-partner · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Pursue your LPU degree while growing, serving, and being discipled in a local church community.”
      LPU Church Partners connects students with local churches for discipleship and ministry.
    2. 2026-2027 Catalog | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-LPU-University-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Student requirements for ministry formation include: 1) attending and serving in a local church, 2) attending LPU weekly chapel services, 3) attending the LPU semester retreat, 4) completing 8-10 community service hours, and 5) turning in a growth reflection.”
      Ministry Formation requires church involvement, weekly chapel, a semester retreat, 8 to 10 service hours and a growth reflection.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (Office of Career and Global Engagement runs the Ministry Formation and Spiritual Development program.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Catalog | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-LPU-University-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “the Ministry Formation and Spiritual Development program, which includes chapel attendance, spring and fall retreat attendance, community outreach, church involvement and a growth reflection.”
      The Office of Career and Global Engagement runs Ministry Formation, which includes spring and fall retreats and community outreach.
    2. Career & Global Engagement | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/student-life/career-global-engagement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “which includes chapel attendance, spring and fall retreat attendance, community outreach, church involvement, and a growth reflection.”
      The Office of Career and Global Engagement oversees Ministry Formation.
AMissions and service: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

85 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (Community outreach is run through the Office of Career and Global Engagement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Catalog | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-LPU-University-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “the Ministry Formation and Spiritual Development program, which includes chapel attendance, spring and fall retreat attendance, community outreach, church involvement and a growth reflection.”
      The Office of Career and Global Engagement runs Ministry Formation, which includes spring and fall retreats and community outreach.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumRequired of all students (8 to 10 community service hours each semester for Ministry Formation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Catalog | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-LPU-University-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Student requirements for ministry formation include: 1) attending and serving in a local church, 2) attending LPU weekly chapel services, 3) attending the LPU semester retreat, 4) completing 8-10 community service hours, and 5) turning in a growth reflection.”
      Ministry Formation requires church involvement, weekly chapel, a semester retreat, 8 to 10 service hours and a growth reflection.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Short-term cross-cultural trips; not all are offered each year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Catalog | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-LPU-University-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Not all programs may be offered every academic year.”
      Short-term cross-cultural trips are offered, but not every program runs every year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceMany (41 active partner churches in LPU Church Partners, which also covers local ministry formation for online students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. LPU Church Partners | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/church-partner · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “41 Active Partners”
      The LPU Church Partners network has 41 active partner churches.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (Work projects and relational ministry with Foursquare Missions International missionaries.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Career & Global Engagement | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/student-life/career-global-engagement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Our goal is to partner with FMI missionaries and nationals through various work projects and relational ministry.”
      Short-term trips partner with Foursquare Missions International missionaries on work projects and ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Catalog | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-LPU-University-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Display a commitment to serve others, locally and globally, as an expression of Christ’s compassion towards the world.”
      A ministry outcome is a commitment to serve others as an expression of Christ's compassion.

Strengths

  • Chapel meets twice a week, and weekly chapel attendance is a semester requirement of Ministry Formation.
    Sources (2)
    1. Chapel | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Tuesdays: 10:20am-11:20am Wednesdays: 10:20am-11:20am”
      Chapel meets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:20 to 11:20 a.m.
    2. 2026-2027 Catalog | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-LPU-University-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Student requirements for ministry formation include: 1) attending and serving in a local church, 2) attending LPU weekly chapel services, 3) attending the LPU semester retreat, 4) completing 8-10 community service hours, and 5) turning in a growth reflection.”
      Ministry Formation requires church involvement, weekly chapel, a semester retreat, 8 to 10 service hours and a growth reflection.
  • Every traditional bachelor's program includes a 30-unit Biblical Studies minor with Old Testament and Gospels courses.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Catalog | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-LPU-University-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All traditional Bachelor degree programs have a Biblical Studies Minor. Biblical studies are fundamental to our curriculum and are required in every program.”
      Every traditional bachelor's program requires the Biblical Studies minor.
      “BIBL 101 Pentateuch”
      BIBL 101 Pentateuch, an Old Testament course, is in the Biblical Studies minor.
      “BIBL 216 Synoptic Gospels”
      BIBL 216 Synoptic Gospels, a New Testament course, is in the Biblical Studies minor.
  • Ministry Formation requires church involvement, a semester retreat and 8 to 10 community service hours each semester.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Catalog | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-LPU-University-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Student requirements for ministry formation include: 1) attending and serving in a local church, 2) attending LPU weekly chapel services, 3) attending the LPU semester retreat, 4) completing 8-10 community service hours, and 5) turning in a growth reflection.”
      Ministry Formation requires church involvement, weekly chapel, a semester retreat, 8 to 10 service hours and a growth reflection.
      “the Ministry Formation and Spiritual Development program, which includes chapel attendance, spring and fall retreat attendance, community outreach, church involvement and a growth reflection.”
      The Office of Career and Global Engagement runs Ministry Formation, which includes spring and fall retreats and community outreach.
  • The college lists 41 partner churches for local ministry, and its general education is described as supporting the integration of faith and learning.
    Sources (2)
    1. LPU Church Partners | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/church-partner · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “41 Active Partners”
      The LPU Church Partners network has 41 active partner churches.
    2. 2026-2027 Catalog | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-LPU-University-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “LPU’s GE curriculum supports students as they integrate faith and learning.”
      The general education curriculum is stated to support integration of faith and learning.

Concerns

  • Group prayer sessions are named in the residence halls.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Catalog | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-LPU-University-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Group prayer sessions, Bible studies and accountability groups in the residence halls, regular chapel services, and spontaneous calls to prayer and ministry”
      Group prayer sessions, Bible studies and accountability groups take place in the residence halls.
  • The Campus Pastor is named as a role only.
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “receive coaching, training and leadership by the Chapel leadership, Campus Pastor, Worship Pastor and Songwriter in Residence”
      A Campus Pastor is one of the chapel leaders who coach LPU Worship students.

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Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Campus ministry home

LPU Chapel and Spiritual Development

  • Address: 1100 West Covina Boulevard, San Dimas, CA 91773
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel (Simonson Center)

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Source: lifepacific.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, lifepacific.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. 2026-2027 Catalog | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-LPU-University-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “the Ministry Formation and Spiritual Development program, which includes chapel attendance, spring and fall retreat attendance, community outreach, church involvement and a growth reflection.”
    The Office of Career and Global Engagement runs Ministry Formation, which includes spring and fall retreats and community outreach.
  2. Career & Global Engagement | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/student-life/career-global-engagement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “which includes chapel attendance, spring and fall retreat attendance, community outreach, church involvement, and a growth reflection.”
    The Office of Career and Global Engagement oversees Ministry Formation.

Christian clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 1 off campus, 3 location not published

Service 2

  • Short-term cross-cultural tripsOff campus
    Teams of students serve with FMI missionaries in other cultures; not all programs run each year.
    lifepacific.edu, lifepacific.edu
  • Community outreach and service hours
    8 to 10 hours each semester
    Community service hours required for Ministry Formation.
    lifepacific.edu

Clubs and groups 1

  • Group prayer sessions and Bible studies in the residence hallsOn campus
    Group prayer sessions, Bible studies and accountability groups in the residence halls.
    lifepacific.edu

Worship and prayer 3

  • ChapelOn campus
    Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:20 to 11:20 a.m.
    Twice-weekly chapel for undergraduates, led by students and guest speakers.
    lifepacific.edu, lifepacific.edu
  • TehillahOn campus
    During Global Vision Week each fall
    A multi-lingual worship and prayer night hosted by the Associated Student Government.
    lifepacific.edu
  • Worship nights
    Throughout the year
    Worship nights led by student worship teams.
    lifepacific.edu

Retreats 1

  • Semester retreats
    Spring and fall
    Spring and fall retreats required as part of Ministry Formation.
    lifepacific.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

  • Tuesday, Wednesday10:20 AMLPU Chapel, San Dimas · Chapel runs 10:20 to 11:20 a.m. Special events can change the schedule.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Chapel | Life Pacific Universitylifepacific.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Tuesdays: 10:20am-11:20am Wednesdays: 10:20am-11:20am”
    Chapel meets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:20 to 11:20 a.m.

Plan a campus visit Chapel and worship times for your dates, questions to ask, and a calendar button.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$16,786
$30,001–$48,000$18,984
$48,001–$75,000$18,255
$75,001–$110,000$23,108
Over $110,000$25,877

Full cost of attendance before aid: $35,062 a year.

Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
396
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 46% · Women 54%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
37%
First-year students from another state
IPEDS, fall 2023
21%
Total students504
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$20,898
Cost of attendance (per year)$35,062
Median federal debt at graduation$22,395
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
40%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
College Scorecard, within 6 years
50%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
45%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
52%
First-year retention73%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$43,299
Admission rate96%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
$50
Priority filing deadline
College website, 2026-27
December 1
Students receiving Pell grants54%

Value index: 43 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Pastoral counseling$52,477
Behavioral Sciences$47,612
Bible/Biblical Studies$46,756

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Business administration, Communication studies, General studies, Religious Music and Worship.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Theology and religious studies50%
Interdisciplinary studies27%
Business19%
Communication4%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingSuburb
Part-time undergraduates18%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older27%
On-campus room and board (per year)$12,190
SportsNAIA · Golden State Athletic Conference
Students per faculty member12 to 1
Disability servicesVisit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time23%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$10,199IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 77% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceOntario International Airport (ONT)About 13 miles away · about 30 minutes by car
Town population33,789Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreAnaheimAbout 17 miles away · about 40 minutes by car
Typical weather56°F in January · 76°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Pomona/fairplex, CA, about 4 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

Map of Life Pacific University, its Christian center and nearby Christian churches0.25 miLPU Chapel and Spiritual Development: 0.1 miLife Pacific University (campus)N0.1 mi
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No Christian churches are mapped in OpenStreetMap within 3 miles. The map may be incomplete; check a local church directory.

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Questions families ask

Is Life Pacific University a Christian college?
Yes. Life Pacific University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is The Foursquare Church.
What is Life Pacific University’s Compass Score?
73 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Life Pacific University?
Chapel is listed at LPU Chapel and San Dimas. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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About this school’s data
  • IPEDS unit ID 117104
  • Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (diverse fields)
  • Accreditation: Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation; WASC Senior College and University Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Other Protestant
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