Life Pacific University

www.lifepacific.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,512

6.97% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$23,311

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

94%

281 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

504

86.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

50.8%

32 Graduates

About

Life Pacific University is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Life Pacific University were Other Theology & Religious Vocations (41 degrees awarded) and Theological Studies (14 degrees).

In 2023, 156 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Life Pacific University. 56.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (62 degrees), 1.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (53 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Life Pacific University is $19,512, which is $4,348 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Life Pacific University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 193 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Life Pacific University is $19,512, which is $4,348 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,311.

In 2023, 88% of undergraduate students attending Life Pacific University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,512

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Life Pacific University was $19,512. The cost of tuition at Life Pacific University is $4,348 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Life Pacific University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,311

2023 Value

4.09%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Life Pacific University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,311. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Life Pacific University grew by 4.09%.

This chart compares the average net price of Life Pacific University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,942

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Life Pacific University was of $13,942 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.92% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Life Pacific University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Life Pacific University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 4.76% with respect to 2022, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Life Pacific University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Life Pacific University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 193 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Life Pacific University received 281 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 93.8% annual growth. Out of those 281 applicants, 264 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 94% acceptance rate.

There were 504 students enrolled at Life Pacific University in 2023.

Life Pacific University has an overall enrollment yield of 28%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

264

Accepted Out of 281

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Life Pacific University was 94% (264 admissions from 281 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 94.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 93.8%, while admissions grew by 92.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Life Pacific University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Life Pacific University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Life Pacific University had a total enrollment of 504 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Life Pacific University is 436 students and the part-time enrollment is 68. This means that 86.5% of students enrolled at Life Pacific University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Life Pacific University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.5% Hispanic or Latino, 38.1% White, 7.14% Black or African American, 3.97% Two or More Races, 3.77% Asian, 0.794% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.198% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Life Pacific University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (20.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (19.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (21.6%) and White Male (17.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Life Pacific University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 504 students. The full-time enrollment at Life Pacific University is 436 and the part-time enrollment is 68. This means that 86.5% of students enrolled at Life Pacific University are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Life Pacific University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

56%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Life Pacific University was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Life Pacific University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Life Pacific University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
204 enrolled students
White
192 enrolled students
Black or African American
36 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Life Pacific University is 40.5% Hispanic or Latino, 38.1% White, 7.14% Black or African American, 3.97% Two or More Races, 3.77% Asian, 0.794% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.198% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 24 students (4.76%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 20 more women than men received degrees from Life Pacific University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Life Pacific University is white (62 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (53 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Life Pacific University is Other Theology & Religious Vocations (41 degrees awarded), followed by Theological Studies (14 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Life Pacific University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (102 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (16 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (15 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Life Pacific University are Accountants & auditors (1,040,352 people), Other managers (872,115 people), Financial managers (542,638 people), Chief executives & legislators (446,420 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (321,714 people).

The most specialized majors at Life Pacific University in 2023 are Theology (102 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (16 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (15 degrees), Business (22 degrees), and Communications (1 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Life Pacific University are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Life Pacific University are Theology (102 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (16 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (15 degrees), Business (22 degrees), and Communications (1 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Life Pacific University are Elementary & secondary schools (659,341 people), Computer Systems Design (526,314 people), Banking & related activities (484,288 people), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (413,218 people), and Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services (409,132 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Life Pacific University.

Most Common (2023)

Pastoral Studies & Counseling
32 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
22 degrees awarded
Behavioral Sciences
16 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Life Pacific University was Pastoral Studies & Counseling with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Life Pacific University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 68 degrees were awarded to men at Life Pacific University, which is 0.773 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (88).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Life Pacific University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Life Pacific University in Other Theology & Religious Vocations, which is 0.952 times less than the 21 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Life Pacific University in Pastoral Studies & Counseling, which is 2.2 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 32% of students graduating from Life Pacific University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (72.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Life Pacific University is Female and White (72.7% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
62 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
53 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Life Pacific University is white (62 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (53 degrees).

8.33% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
42 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
28 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Life Pacific University is white female (42 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (28 degrees).

Operations

Life Pacific University has an endowment valued at nearly $4.72M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 206k (4.36%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, Life Pacific University had a total salary expenditure of 14.1M. Life Pacific University employs 14 Assistant professors, 2 Professors and 1 Instructors. Most academics at Life Pacific University are Male Assistant professor (10), Female Assistant professor (4), and Male Professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Life Pacific University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 14 employees, Sales and related, with 9 employees, and Management with 7 employees.

Endowment

$4.72M

2023 Endowment

7.89%

growth from 2022

Life Pacific University has an endowment valued at about $4.72M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Life Pacific University grew 7.89% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.72M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Life Pacific University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$5.88M

2023 Salaries

0.426%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Life Pacific University paid a median of $5.88M in salaries, which represents 41.8% of their overall expenditure ($14.1M) and a 0.426% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.8% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.81% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.22M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Life Pacific University paid a total of $1.22M to 17 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

14 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

14 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Life Pacific University were Assistant professor with 14 employees, Professor with 2 employees, and Instructor with 1 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Life Pacific University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 14 employees, Sales and related with 9 employees, and Management with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Life Pacific University was Male Assistant professor with 10 employees, Female Assistant professor with 4 employees, and Male Professor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Life Pacific University.

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