Los Angeles Pacific University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,800

2021 Average Net Price

$20,487

After Financial Aid

2021 Enrolled Students

2,009

41.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

45.5%

5 Graduates

About

Los Angeles Pacific University is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Los Angeles Pacific University were Liberal Arts & Sciences (71 degrees awarded), Organizational Leadership (69 degrees), and General Health Services (56 degrees).

In 2021, 464 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Los Angeles Pacific University. 75.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 24.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (210 degrees), 1.72 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (122 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Los Angeles Pacific University is $10,800, which is $−984 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Los Angeles Pacific University is $10,800, which is $−984 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,487.

In 2021, 73% of undergraduate students attending Los Angeles Pacific University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,800

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Los Angeles Pacific University was $10,800. The cost of tuition at Los Angeles Pacific University is $−984 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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

Average Net Price

$20,487

2021 Value

12%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Los Angeles Pacific University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,487. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Los Angeles Pacific University grew by 12%.

This chart compares the average net price of Los Angeles 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

$14,736

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Los Angeles Pacific University was of $14,736 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 9.9% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Los Angeles Pacific University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 55.3% with respect to 2020, when 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Los Angeles 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.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Los Angeles Pacific University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 389 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.

Enrollment

Los Angeles Pacific University had a total enrollment of 2,009 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Los Angeles Pacific University is 836 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,173. This means that 41.6% of students enrolled at Los Angeles Pacific University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Los Angeles Pacific University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.3% Hispanic or Latino, 19.8% White, 17.4% Black or African American, 8.76% Asian, 2.99% Two or More Races, 1.99% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.299% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Los Angeles Pacific University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (34.9%), followed by White Female (17.3%) and Black or African American Female (10.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (27.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (19.5%) and White Female (14.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

41.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Los Angeles Pacific University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,009 students. The full-time enrollment at Los Angeles Pacific University is 836 and the part-time enrollment is 1,173. This means that 41.6% of students enrolled at Los Angeles Pacific University are enrolled full-time compared with 42.4% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2021 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 Los Angeles Pacific University was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Los Angeles Pacific University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
830 enrolled students
White
397 enrolled students
Black or African American
350 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Los Angeles Pacific University is 41.3% Hispanic or Latino, 19.8% White, 17.4% Black or African American, 8.76% Asian, 2.99% Two or More Races, 1.99% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.299% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 240 more women than men received degrees from Los Angeles Pacific University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Los Angeles Pacific University is hispanic or latino (210 degrees awarded). There were 1.72 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (122 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Los Angeles Pacific University is Liberal Arts & Sciences (71 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Leadership (69 degrees) and General Health Services (56 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Los Angeles Pacific University are Registered nurses (1,469,356 people), Accountants & auditors (1,072,750 people), Other managers (823,159 people), Financial managers (496,586 people), and Chief executives & legislators (408,079 people).

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 Los Angeles Pacific University are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Counter & rental clerks

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Los Angeles Pacific University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,934,105 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,101,979 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (624,268 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (558,679 people), and Computer Systems Design (548,436 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
71 degree-majors awarded
Organizational Leadership
69 degree-majors awarded
General Health Services
56 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Los Angeles Pacific University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 71 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

112

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

352

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 112 degrees were awarded to men at Los Angeles Pacific University, which is 0.318 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (352).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Los Angeles Pacific University in Organizational Leadership, which is 0.609 times less than the 64 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 99 degrees were awarded to men at Los Angeles Pacific University in General Health Services, which is 12.4 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 29% of students graduating from Los Angeles Pacific University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges 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.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Los Angeles Pacific University is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
210 degrees awarded
White
122 degrees awarded
Black or African American
75 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Los Angeles Pacific University is hispanic or latino (210 degrees awarded). There were 1.72 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (122 degrees).

1.94% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
159 degrees awarded
White Female
90 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
58 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Los Angeles Pacific University is hispanic or latino female (159 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (90 degrees).

Operations

Los Angeles Pacific University employs 11 Lecturers. Most academics at Los Angeles Pacific University are Male Lecturer (6), and Female Lecturer (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Los Angeles Pacific University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 51 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 24 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 16 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$10.5M

2021 Salaries

8.06%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Los Angeles Pacific University paid a median of $10.5M in salaries, a 8.06% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 12.8M (34.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$989k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Los Angeles Pacific University paid a total of $989k to 11 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.32M (26%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

11 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

51 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Los Angeles Pacific University was Lecturer with 11 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Los Angeles Pacific University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 51 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 24 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Lecturer
Female Lecturer

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Los Angeles Pacific University was Male Lecturer with 6 employees, and Female Lecturer with 5 employees.

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