Life Pacific College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

Life Pacific College was founded in 1923, in Los Angeles, California. Its original name was ‘Echo Park Evangelistic and Missionary Training Institute’, which was later changed to ‘Lighthouse of International Foursquare Evangelism Bible College’ (L.I.F.E. Bible College) in 1926. The college shifted to its present location in San Dimas, California in 1990 and got its present name in the early 2000s. The college offers associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in subjects including ministry, leadership, Biblical studies. Additionally, the institution also offers distance learning facilities.

Life Pacific College has student associations that look after the interests of the students apart from academics. One such association is the Associated Student Body. The college also has a financial aid department that helps the students in getting financial assistance in the form of loans and scholarships.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Other Protestant religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• High male/female ratio.
• High faculty salary.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, not-for-profit.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.

Features of note:

• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 514 in 2009-2010 (389 full-time equivalent).

About 50% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 50% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 67% of the student body. About 12% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Among freshmen students, 95% are full-time and 5% are part-time.

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

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Room and Board

Life Pacific College provides on-campus housing for 326 of its 389 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (3 awarded)

• Education

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (83 awarded)

• Bible/Biblical Studies
• Pastoral Studies/Counseling