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Life Pacific College is in San Dimas, California. San Dimas is a large suburb. The school is classified as a Other Protestant college. Life Pacific College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Life Pacific College stays focused on a few key areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include religion and philosophy.
Not all applicants to Life Pacific College are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 545 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 420 to 530 in 2005. People seek out Life Pacific College, and many students are from other states.
Approximately 593 students study at the school (in 2005).
Part-time study is common at Life Pacific College. The school offers a real campus feel. Life Pacific College makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Mission of Life Pacific College is to support the advance of the Kingdom of God through education and training. The college nurtures the development of ministering persons within a Pentecostal/Charismatic life-experience in God so that men and women are prepared to evangelize and disciple the nations and to serve and lead the Body of Christ in general and the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel in particular. This preparation is accomplished in the studentsÆ lives through: ò the acquisition of biblical and theological knowledge, ò the pursuit of general studies from a Christian perspective, ò the development of character, and ò the formation of ministry and leadership skills."
More complete details are provided below.
Life Pacific College
1100 W. Covina Blvd
San Dimas, CA 91773
General Phone: (909) 599-5433
http://www.lifepacific.edu
Life Pacific College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 132 | bible studies, pastoral counseling |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | education |
Number of programs and degrees for Life Pacific College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 113 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 19 | 2 |
In 2005, Life Pacific College had a total enrollment of 593 students (479 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 84% |
| Part-Time | 16% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 32% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 46% |
| Oregon | 15% |
| Idaho | 6% |
| Oklahoma | 6% |
| Indiana | 4% |
| New York | 4% |
| Colorado | 4% |
| Arizona | 4% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Life Pacific College offers campus housing for 324 of its 479 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of San Dimas, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 174 | 171 | 98% | 75 | 44% |
| Men | 86 | 83 | 97% | 33 | 40% |
| Women | 88 | 80 | 91% | 42 | 52% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 435 | 545 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 530 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 57% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,750 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,750 |
| Room and board | $ 5,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,712 |
Financial Aid:
Life Pacific College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2270600)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $48,220 | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $46,665 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $49,000 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 7 | $45,857 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Life Pacific College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Other Protestant affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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