The cost of tuition at Life Pacific University rose by 4.6% for the 2022-23 academic year, as revealed in the most recent report, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private, not-for-profit institution paid $19,140 this year, which is $840 higher than the $18,300 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 62% of the undergraduate student body at the university are residents of California, while around 38% come from other states.
Data indicates that all full-time undergraduates who began their studies at Life Pacific University in the 2022-23 academic year received some form of financial aid. Specifically, 70 students were awarded grants or scholarships totaling $687,077, and 46 students obtained student loans amounting to more than $304,278.
Across the entire undergraduate population, 349 students received grants or scholarships totaling $3.2 million. Additionally, 245 students borrowed $1.8 million in federal student loans.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Life Pacific University in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 41 | 58% | $245,863 | $5,997 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 17 | 24% | $112,002 | $6,588 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 68 | 96% | $329,212 | $4,841 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 70 | 99% | $687,077 | $9,815 |
| Federal student loans | 44 | 62% | $254,230 | $5,778 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 6% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 46 | 65% | $304,278 | $6,615 |
| Total student aid | 71 | 100% | $991,355 | $13,962 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
