PrivateSuburbanLife Pacific University
LIFE Bible College
San Dimas, California 91773-3298
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Life Pacific University is a private suburban institution in San Dimas, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 393 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,299 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,343.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History What is now Life Pacific University was founded in 1923 as Echo Park Evangelistic and Missionary Training Institute by Aimee Semple McPherson in Echo Park, Los Angeles, California.
- •In 1990 the college relocated to its current home in San Dimas, California.
- •In 1957, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, sister college Mount Vernon Bible College was founded, relocating to Christiansburg, Virginia in the 1980s.
- •The name was changed to LIFE Bible College East in 1988.
- •In 2003 LIFE East closed for financial reasons and its records were transferred to Life Pacific.
Source: Wikipedia
Schools Like This
Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences
Oakland, CA · Urban · Private
American Film Institute Conservatory
Los Angeles, CA · Urban · Private
California Institute of Advanced Management
Alhambra, CA · Suburban · Private
California University of Science and Medicine
Colton, CA · Suburban · Private
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
38.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
6.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,000
Programs (12)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
56%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment