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Life Pacific University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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ACT RangeN/A
Average GPA2.91
Acceptance Rate95.8%

Life Pacific admits most applicants, but the 38% six-year graduation rate makes fit and preparation central. Use the test-optional policy strategically: submit scores if they reinforce your readiness, and focus just as much on academic support, major fit, and a plan to stay on track.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Life Pacific University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Life Pacific University enrolls about 460 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Life Pacific has a 73% freshman retention rate, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 38%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

San Dimas, CA

Undergrad Enrollment460
Freshman Retention73%
SettingSuburban
Student to Faculty Ratio12:1
Graduation Rate38%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Life Pacific University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

May 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you plan to submit scores to test-optional Life Pacific, aim to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes, and a December retake should still get scores in before the May 1 Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Life Pacific is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $22,118 before financial aid, with grants, scholarships, and federal aid helping many students manage costs.

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Tuition and Fees$22,118
Room and Board$12,150
Average Merit AwardN/A
Application Fee$50
Students on AidN/A
Average Aid PackageN/A
Average Debt at GradN/A

At Life Pacific University, tuition and fees plus room and board total about $34,268 per year. Students should also budget for books, personal expenses, and transportation, which can raise the full cost of attendance. Actual out-of-pocket cost will depend on a student’s financial need and any institutional, federal, or state aid they receive.

Student life at Life Pacific University

Activities and Organizations
Drama and theater
Choral groups
Housing

50% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: Guaranteed

Men only
Women only
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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