Admissions at Life Pacific University
Your Calling Starts Here.
Discover a Christ-centered university where your education, faith, community and future come together, and take the next step toward who God is calling you to become.
Choose Your Path
Where are you starting?
Admissions looks different depending on your goals. Choose the path that fits you and we’ll help you understand what comes next.
Start college early with LPU Dual Enrollment.
Qualified high-school students can earn college credit online through LPU while continuing their high-school education.
Why Life Pacific?
More than a degree. Preparation for a life of impact.
LPU develops leaders prepared to serve God in the Church, the workplace and the world, through rigorous learning, spiritual formation, practical experience and a community where people know your name.
Christ-Centered
Faith is integrated into the classroom, community and everyday life, not added on as an afterthought.
Career + Calling
Prepare for meaningful work while developing the character, leadership and purpose to make a lasting difference.
Close-Knit Community
Learn in an environment where faculty, staff and classmates can become mentors, friends and lifelong connections.
Southern California
Study in San Dimas, just outside Los Angeles, with access to churches, organizations, industries and experiences across the region.
Hands-On Experience
Put what you learn into practice through internships, ministry, leadership, creative work and professional experiences.
Spirit-Empowered
Grow through chapel, discipleship, worship, prayer and a community committed to becoming more like Jesus.
2026 Graduate Outcomes
Your calling doesn’t end at graduation.
LPU graduates are stepping into careers, graduate education, ministry and leadership while carrying their faith into the places they are called to serve.
Outcomes reflect the 2026 Graduate Outcomes & Kingdom Impact report, prepared from First Destination Survey and institutional data with a 71% response rate.
Your Path to LPU
Starting your application is simpler than you think.
Specific requirements vary by student type and program, but these four steps give you a clear place to begin.
Start Your Application
Create an account and complete the online application for your program and entry term.
Submit Your Materials
Send the transcripts and supplemental items required for your admissions pathway.
Connect With Admissions
Your counselor can help you understand requirements, financial aid and next steps.
Prepare to Become a Warrior
Once admitted, follow your student portal checklist to secure your place and prepare for enrollment.
See Yourself at LPU
Visit your future campus.
The best way to know if LPU feels like home is to experience it for yourself. Tour campus, meet Admissions, explore student life and get a feel for our Christ-centered community.
Plan With Confidence
Understand the investment, and the help available.
College is a major decision. LPU’s financial aid and admissions teams can help you understand tuition, scholarships, aid and your estimated cost before you commit.
Tuition & Costs
Review current undergraduate, online, graduate and doctoral tuition information.
View Tuition & CostsScholarships & Grants
Explore institutional, state and outside scholarship and grant opportunities.
Explore ScholarshipsNet Price Calculator
Estimate what an LPU undergraduate education could cost after potential financial aid.
Estimate Your CostFinancial Aid
Get help understanding FAFSA, aid options and the financial-aid process.
Financial Aid Resources
Life Beyond the Classroom
Find your people. Grow your faith. Build your life.
Your college experience is shaped by more than classes. Explore the community, worship, housing and opportunities that make LPU feel like home.
Find Your Program
Prepare for where you’re called to go.
Explore academic pathways built to develop your knowledge, leadership, professional skills and faith.
Undergraduate
Bachelor’s and associate pathways for students beginning or continuing their college journey.
Explore ProgramsOnline
Flexible Christian education designed for students balancing work, family, ministry and life.
Explore OnlineGraduate & Seminary
Advanced degrees for leaders, counselors, pastors, scholars and professionals.
Graduate AdmissionsInternational
Join a globally minded Christian community and pursue your education at Life Pacific University.
International AdmissionsYou Don’t Have to Figure It Out Alone
Connect with Admissions.
Admissions counselors can help you navigate programs, application requirements, financial aid and your next step toward LPU.
Sara Huson, MAEd, MS
(909) 706-3015
Admissions FAQ
A few good places to start.
When do Fall applications open?
Fall applications open August 15. You can visit the application portal at any time to create or access your account.
What GPA does LPU require for undergraduate admission?
LPU’s current first-time undergraduate admissions page lists a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Students below 2.5 may be considered for admission on academic probation. Review your specific admissions pathway for complete requirements.
Can I transfer college credit to LPU?
Yes. LPU evaluates coursework from other accredited institutions and currently states that transfer students may receive up to 75 transferable units toward a degree, subject to university transfer policies.
How can I estimate what LPU will cost me?
Start with the current Tuition & Costs page, then use LPU’s Net Price Calculator for a personalized undergraduate estimate. Financial Aid can also help you understand scholarships, grants and FAFSA.
Can I visit campus before I apply?
Absolutely. LPU offers campus tours and visit experiences in San Dimas, plus a virtual tour if you cannot visit in person.
Your Next Step
Ready to see where LPU could take you?
Start your application, come experience campus, or tell us what you’re looking for. We’re ready to help you take the next step.