Life Pacific University
About LPU
Equipping students to be purposeful and impactful.
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LPU is for You • At a Glance • Small But Mighty • Accreditation & Recognition • Our Heritage • Our Beliefs • Administration • Faculty • Campus & Location
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.
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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.
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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
The Classroom and Beyond
16:1
average student to faculty classroom ratio
94%
of grads seeking employment are employed
75%
of grads with applicable degrees have immediate ministry placement
Accreditation & Recognition
WASC Senior College and University Commission
Life Pacific University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). WSCUC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
1080 Marina Village Parkway
Suite 500
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748–9001
Association for Biblical Higher Education
Life Pacific University is accredited by Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) Commission on Accreditation to grant certificates and degrees at the Associate, Baccalaureate, Master’s, and Doctoral levels. ABHE is an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education (CHEA) and the U. S. Department of Education (USDE)
5850 T. G. Lee Blvd., Suite 130
Orlando, FL 32822
(407) 207-0808
OUR BELIEFS
We believe in biblical truths and affirm supremacy of Christ in all areas of life. These beliefs are at the core of who we are. We are affiliated with the Foursquare Church and committed to a Pentecostal mission.
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Our Heritage
Born in the midst of revival, Life Pacific University was established in 1923 as a training center to equip every generation to take the gospel to the world. It began as a two-year institution and today it is a four-year regionally and nationally accredited Christian university affiliated with the Foursquare Church — committed to a Pentecostal mission.
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.
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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.
1100 West Covina Boulevard, San Dimas, CA 91773
