More selective than 8% of California colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Life Pacific University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Life Pacific University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 96% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 94% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Life Pacific University compared with other California colleges?
Life Pacific University has the 85th-lowest acceptance rate of 92 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | California State University-Channel Islands | 95% | 51% | $9,849 |
| 82 | California State University Maritime Academy | 95% | 60% | $20,555 |
| 83 | California State University-San Marcos | 95% | 55% | $10,229 |
| 84 | California State University-Fresno | 95% | 57% | $7,000 |
| 85 | Life Pacific University | 96% | 40% | $20,898 |
| 86 | San Francisco State University | 96% | 50% | $12,278 |
| 87 | California State University-East Bay | 97% | 48% | $9,320 |
| 88 | California State University-Monterey Bay | 97% | 59% | $13,663 |
| 89 | California State University-Stanislaus | 98% | 53% | $6,067 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All California colleges →
Who enrolls at Life Pacific University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Life Pacific University admissions questions
What is the Life Pacific University acceptance rate?
Life Pacific University accepts 96% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 264 of 281 applicants were admitted.
Does Life Pacific University require the SAT or ACT?
Life Pacific University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Life Pacific University?
28% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (74 of 264).
Is Life Pacific University getting harder to get into?
Life Pacific University accepted 96% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 94% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Life Pacific University overview