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About LAPU

Online. Affordable. Christian. Nonprofit.
There’s a lot of heart and dedication behind those words. We exist to serve you.

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Why LAPU?

We exist to help you reach your goals. L.A. Pacific is California’s most affordable online Christian university, making the dream of college a reality for more people.

 

Built specifically for busy adults. Convenient and mobile. Supportive, with dedicated 1-on-1 support. Let our students and faculty tell you why they love LAPU!

Support Teams

We are a learning community. Hundreds of staff and faculty unified in serving our students. Just real people helping you make real progress.

Administration

Unity. It’s the heart of our university. Hundreds of staff and faculty unified in serving our students.

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Who We Are

Los Angeles Pacific University is an accredited, Christ-centered learning community that creates new hope for the future by offering convenient and affordable associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees to students of all backgrounds.

Our Vision

Los Angeles Pacific University exists to serve people around the world who desire education delivered in the context of faith, excellence, and flexibility, removing the barriers to affordability and accessibility.

Exemplary

We honor God in our actions, attitudes, and aspirations.

Caring

We serve with grace the needs of our colleagues and students.

Learning

We continually nurture new thinking that generates and contributes to ongoing learning opportunities for all.

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Accreditation

Los Angeles Pacific University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

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What We Believe

A commitment to faith, life, and learning. Faith integration, student care, service, diversity, and religious expression combine to form the essence of our mission-driven community.

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Our History

Built on a rich heritage. Designed for today.

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With a shared history dating back to 1899, Los Angeles Pacific University is grounded in a solid academic tradition. Today, that means harnessing the latest technologies to deliver a career-relevant education that meets the needs of busy adults.

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Work at LAPU

We love finding talented people who share our passion for meaningful work that contributes to an affordable, high-quality education in the context of faith for students of all backgrounds.

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