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You want a high-quality, established, Christian education and you want it to be affordable – at Life Pacific University, it’s possible. Here at LPU, you can earn your degree and strengthen your faith in a Christian atmosphere while ensuring you are empowered for your future and not weighed down by massive student loan debt.

Tuition & Costs

We are proud that at nearly half the price of our competitors, LPU is the most affordable private, regionally accredited, Christian university in California. We are committed to empowering students with a high-quality, affordable education. Higher education is a significant investment – tuition and related costs should be considered well in advance of enrollment. All educational expenses will be the responsibility of the student and a schedule of costs is available prior to each new school year. This information will be distributed to students and parents to ensure that proper financial preparation may be made for the upcoming year.

Undergraduate

Overview of Expenses  2026-2027

Semester
Annual
Tuition (Per Unit)
$972
–––
Block Tuition 12-18 units
$11,664
$23,328
Room & Board
$6,075
$12,150
Student Services Fee
$500
$1,000
Estimated Total (Per Semester)
$18,239
$36,478

Overview of Expenses  2027-2028

Semester
Annual
Tuition (Per Unit)
$1,020
–––
Block Tuition 12-18 units
$12,240
$24,480
Room & Board
$6,075
$12,150
Student Services Fee
$513
$1,025
Estimated Total (Per Semester)
$18,828
$37,655

Miscellaneous

*Fees are subject to change and are refundable only through the first full week of classes.

 

2026-2027
2027-2028
Books
$200- $800 estimated per semester
$200- $800 estimated per semester
Class Fees
Varies – $50- $75 per applicable class
Varies – $50- $75 per applicable class
Athletic Fee
$250 per semester
$250 per semester
Private Music Fee
$325 per private class per semester
$325 per private class per semester
Orientation Fee
$150 one time fee
$150 one time fee
Security Deposit – Housing
$200 one time fee
$200 one time fee
Parking
$100 per semester
$100 per semester
Payment Plan Fee
$50 per semester
$50 per semester
Single Room Occupancy
$1000 per semester
$1000 per semester
Graduation Fee
$225
$225

Miscellaneous

*Fees are subject to change and are refundable only through the first full week of classes.

 

2025-2026
2026-2027
Books
$200- $600 estimated
$200- $600 estimated
Single Room Occupancy
$1000
$1000
Payment Plan Fee
$50
$50
Graduation Fee
$175
$175

Online Undergraduate

Overview of Expenses  2026-2027

Semester
Annual
Tuition (Per Unit)
$500
–––
15 units
$7,500
$15,000
Student Service/Tech Fee
$175
$350

Overview of Expenses  2027-2028

Semester
Annual
Tuition (Per Unit)
$500
–––
15 units
$7,500
$15,000
Student Service/Tech Fee
$175
$350

Miscellaneous

*Fees are subject to change and are refundable only through the first full week of classes.

 

Semester
Graduation Fee (walking)
$225 one time fee
Graudation Fee (absentia)
$100 one time fee
Payment Plan Fee
$50

Graduate & DOCTORAL Programs

Overview of Expenses  2026-2027

Per Unit
Program Tuition Total
Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership
$610
$21,960
Master of Arts in Counseling
$760
$47,880
Master of Arts in Theological Studies
$610
$29,280
Master of Divinity
$610
$43,920
Master in Business Administration
$650
$19,500
Maestría en Liderazgo
$610
$21,960
Doctor of Ministry
$625
$20,625

Overview of Expenses  2027-2028

Per Unit
Program Total
Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership
$610
$21,960
Master of Arts in Counseling
$760
$47,880
Master of Arts in Education
$610
$21,960
Master of Arts in Theological Studies
$610
$29,280
Master of Divinity
$610
$43,920
Master in Business Administration
$660
$19,800
Maestría en Liderazgo
$610
$21,960
Doctor of Ministy
$625
$20,625

Miscellaneous

*Fees are subject to change and are refundable only through the first full week of classes.

 

Cost
Term
*MA Residency Fee
$275
Per Year
Doctoral Residency Fee
$850
Per Residency
Graduation Fees
$250 - $350
One-Time
Travel to Residency
Varies
Per Residency
Technology/Student Services Fee
$175
Per Semester
Payment Plan Fee
$50
Per Semester
Books
$200 - $500
Per Semester

*MASL, MLSP, MAC, MATS and MDiv Programs Only

LPU Net Price Calculator

This calculator is intended to provide estimated net price information to current and prospective students and their families based on what similar students paid in a previous year.

Office of Financial Aid

Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday 9am-4pm PT, Closed 12-1pm PT, Friday 9am-12pm PT

Closed during Chapel every Tuesday and Wednesday 10:15am-11:20am PT

Call: (909) 706-3031
Email: financialaid@lifepacific.edu

Office of Financial Aid

Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday 9am-4pm PT, Closed 12-1pm PT, Friday 9am-12pm PT

Closed during Chapel every Tuesday and Wednesday 10:15am-11:20am PT

Call: (909) 706-3031
Email: financialaid@lifepacific.edu