You want a high-quality, established, Christian education and you want it to be affordable - at Life Pacific University, it's possible. Here at LPU, you can earn your degree and strengthen your faith in a Christian atmosphere while ensuring you are empowered for your future and not weighed down by massive student loan debt.
As you consider the cost of attendance, please keep in mind that financial aid, scholarships, and monthly payment plans are available to help students manage the cost of attendance. For more information about our monthly payment plan, please visit the Student Accounts website.
Click on the links below to view tuition and fees:
Traditional Undergraduate Programs | Online Undergraduate Program | Online Graduate Programs
Traditional Undergraduate Programs | Online Undergraduate Program | Online Graduate Programs
Traditional Undergraduate
We are proud that at nearly half the price of our competitors, LPU is the most affordable private, regionally accredited, Christian university in California. We are committed to empower students with a high quality, affordable education. Higher education is a significant investment - tuition and related costs should be considered well in advance of enrollment. All educational expenses will be the responsibility of the student and a schedule of costs is available prior to each new school year. This information will be distributed to students and parents to ensure that proper financial preparation may be made for the upcoming year.
| Cost of Attendance 2020-2021 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester | Annual | |
| Undergraduate Tuition (Per Unit) | $691 | --- |
| Block Tuition 12-18 units | $8,292 | $16,584 |
| Room & Board | $4,725 | $9,450 |
| Student Services Fee | $425 | $850 |
| Estimated Total (Per Semester) | $13,442 | $26,884 |
| Cost of Attendance 2021-2022 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester | Annual | |
| Undergraduate Tuition (Per Unit) | $725 | --- |
| Block Tuition 12-18 units (Per Semester) | $8,700 | $17,400 |
| Room & Board (Semester) | $4,900 | $9,800 |
| Student Services Fee (Semester) | $450 | $900 |
| Estimated Total (Per Semester) | $14,050 | $28,100 |
| Various Fees *Fees are subject to change and are refundable only through the first full week of classes.* |
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|---|---|
| Applied Music Fee | $275 |
| Credit for Prior Learning Fee (per unit) | $75 |
| Directed Study Fee (per unit in addition to regular tuition; by approval from Academic Committee) | $100 |
| Graduation Fee (walking) | $175 |
| Graduation Fee (absentia) | $75 |
| Lab Fee (varies by class) | $30-$80 |
| Orientation Fee (incoming students only) | $150 |
| Parking Fee | $50 |
| Payment Plan Fee (if paying in installments) | $50 |
| Security Deposit | $200 |
Online Undergraduate Programs
| Cost of Attendance 2020-2021 | |
|---|---|
| Tuition (per unit) | $470 |
| Associates Degree (61 - 64 units) | $28,670 - $30,080 |
Books and course materials are not included in tuition and are estimated around $75 - $100 per class.
| Cost of Attendance 2021-2022 | |
|---|---|
| Tuition (per unit) | $470 |
| Associate's Degree (61 - 64 units) | $48,670 - $30,080 |
| Bachelor's Degree (120 units) | $56,400 |
Books and course materials are not included in tuition and are estimated around $75 - $100 per class.
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Various Fees
(Subject to Change) |
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|---|---|
| Credit for Prior Learning Fee (per unit) | $75 |
| Graduation Fee (absentia) | $75 |
| Graduation Fee (walking) | $175 |
Online Degree Completion
Important Note:
Beginning spring 2021, LPU is no longer enrolling new students into the degree completion program. LPU Online has been restructured so that students can earn their associate's or bachelor's degree entirely online, under one seamless structure.
| Cost of Attendance 2020-2021 | |
|---|---|
| Tuition (per unit) | $470 |
| Books (estimated) | $1,125-1,600 |
| Estimated Total | $22,275 - $24,630 |
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Various Fees
(Subject to Change) |
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|---|---|
| Credit for Prior Learning Fee (per unit) | $75 |
| Graduation Fee (absentia) | $75 |
| Graduation Fee (walking) | $175 |
Online Graduate
If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact the Office of Adult & Graduate Studies (ags@lifepacific.edu) or the Office of Financial Aid (financialaid@lifepacific.edu).
| Cost of Attendance 2020-2021 | |
|---|---|
| Tuition per unit | $515 per unit |
| Residency Fees | $350 ($175 per residency) |
| Estimated Travel, Room, & Board (for two residencies) | $2,500 |
| Books (estimated) | $1,500 |
| Estimated Total (depending on program) | $22,925 - $21,905 |
| Cost of Attendance 2021-2022 | |
|---|---|
| Tuition per unit | $530 per unit |
| Residency Fees | $350 ($175 per residency) |
| Estimated Travel, Room, & Board (for two residencies) | $2,500 |
| Books (estimated) | $1,500 |
| Estimated Total (depending on program) | $23,430 - $29,790 |
| Various Fees (Subject to Change) |
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|---|---|
| Graduation Fee (absentia) | $75 |
| Graduation Fee (walking) | $225-325 |
Christiansburg, Virginia Extension campus
Please take time to review the current cost of attendance and various fees. If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact the Office of Admissions (admissions@lifepacific.edu) or the Office of Financial Aid (financialaid@lifepacific.edu).
| Cost of Attendance 2021-2022 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester | Annual | |
| Tuition Rate (Per Unit) | $544 | --- |
| Block Tuition 12-18 units | $6,528 | $13,056 |
| Room & Board | $4,080 | $8,160 |
| Student Services Fee | $112.50 | $225 |
| Estimated Total (Per Semester) | $10,720.50 | $21,441 |