Life Pacific University Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Life Pacific University (formerly Life Pacific College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in San Dimas, California, with 460 undergraduates. It admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

  • Acceptance rate: 96% for fall 2024
  • Average net price: $23,311 a year (2022–23)

Life Pacific University GPA requirements

Life Pacific University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Life Pacific University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Life Pacific University acceptance rate

Life Pacific University admitted 228 of 238 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 96%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Admission requirements

What Life Pacific University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Not considered
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Life Pacific University's admissions office before you apply.

Life Pacific University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.

AP credit

Life Pacific University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,311 a year at Life Pacific University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

What GPA do you need to get into Life Pacific University?

Life Pacific University requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Life Pacific University hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.

What is the acceptance rate at Life Pacific University?

Life Pacific University's acceptance rate was 96% for fall 2024: it admitted 228 of 238 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

Does Life Pacific University accept AP credit?

Yes. Life Pacific University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Life Pacific University?

In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,311 a year at Life Pacific University, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Life Pacific UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.