LPU IS FOR YOU
Life Pacific University is a WSCUC and ABHE accredited institution of biblical higher education existing for the transformational development of students into leaders prepared to serve God in the Church, the workplace, and the world.
The university is affiliated with The Foursquare Church and is committed to an enduring Pentecostal mission. Since its founding in 1923, LPU has offered high quality Christian education to learners who seek to be equipped in their vocation and their spiritual journey.
We enroll around 700 students a year in traditional undergraduate, non-traditional, and graduate programs. LPU has 12 NAIA intercollegiate athletics teams, both men’s and women’s. We offer dynamic degrees in business, ministry, biblical studies, communication, human development and psychology, worship arts and media, and strategic leadership — which are all taught from a spirit-filled, pentecostal perspective.
We believe that a biblically centered-education is transformative and will prepare students for effective careers and fruitful ministry within the church and the marketplace. With the combination of outstanding faculty, high quality academics, practical preparation for careers, global experiences, and highly competitive tuition, LPU provides each student access to opportunities that allow them to live out their bold dreams.
AT A GLANCE
Proudly ranked for Accessibility, Social Mobility & Quality Education
- #7 Top Performers on Social Mobility U.S. News & World Report
- #2 Best Value Schools in California Among Regional Colleges West U.S. News & World Report
- #17 Top Regional Colleges West U.S. News & World Report
SMALL BUT MIGHTY
LPU offers a small college experience with a close-knit community that is learning together and striving for great impact while in school and beyond.
An Intentional Christian Community
- 270+ students enrolled
- 19,000+ alumni
- 85+ faculty & staff
ADMINISTRATION
Our leadership and administration are dedicated to creating an optimal learning environment where students grow and advance academically, professionally and spiritually. From committed university leadership to involved alumni and parents — we are for the students.
FACULTY
Our faculty are deeply passionate about teaching and equipping students to be all they’re made to be — from the classroom to the workplace and beyond. They seek out opportunities to teach at LPU because of our reputation to foster a diverse learning environment with a Christian foundation.
CAMPUS & LOCATION
Located in sunny Southern California, our San Dimas campus is conveniently located 45 minutes from the mountains and beaches and just 25 minutes north of Disneyland. LPU California is the ideal oasis within the greater Los Angeles area. Our campus has it all from housing and dining to disability services to technology support and everywhere in between.
#17
in Regional Colleges West (U.S. News & World Report)
#11
in Best Value Schools (U.S. News & World Report)
#7
in Top Performers on Social Mobility (U.S. News & World Report)
11:1
Average Student to Faculty Classroom Ratio
100%
of Incoming Students Receive Financial Aid
