Best Christian Colleges in California 2019

Pepperdine Malibu Campus
Pepperdine Malibu Campus

Christian colleges in California offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in numerous fields of study, including nursing and theological studies. In order to afford tuition, students can apply for financial aid, and some schools provide grants and scholarships.

Best Christian Colleges in California 2019 ranking is based on key statistics and student reviews using data from the U.S. Department of Education. The top-ranked Christian colleges are leading academic institutions that offer students an education and college experience rooted in Christian traditions and faith. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

 

Best Christian Colleges in California 2019

 

10.Fresno Pacific University

Fresno Pacific University
Fresno Pacific University East Hall Building

Fresno Pacific University is a Christian university in Fresno, California.
FPU offers undergraduate and graduate programs that stress solid academic preparation and a strong ethical foundation.

 

9.William Jessup University

William Jessup University
William Jessup University

William Jessup University is a Christian liberal arts university located in Rocklin, California with an additional site in San Jose, California.  The William Jessup University vision is that our graduates will be transformed and will help redeem world culture by providing notable servant leadership; by enriching family, church and community life; and by serving with distinction in their chosen career.

 

8.California Baptist University

California Baptist University
California Baptist University

California Baptist University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university located in Riverside, California Baptist University (CBU) is one of the top private Christian colleges and universities in Southern California. CBU offers bachelors masters and credential programs in Riverside, CBU offers a wide range of degree choices, with 75 bachelor programs, including 159 concentrations and 50 minors; 30 master degree programs.

 

7.The Master’s University

The Master's University
The Master’s University

The Master’s University is a non-denominational, conservative Christian liberal arts university in Santa Clarita, California, The Masters University is a distinctly Christian, Bible-based, evangelical, liberal arts college whose mission is to equip men and women for excellence in service to Christ in strategic fields of ministry and vocation through unreserved commitment to worshiping God, submitting to the authority of Scripture, nurturing personal holiness, serving the local church, and penetrating the world with the Truth.

 

6.California Lutheran University

California Lutheran University
California Lutheran University

California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Rooted in the Lutheran tradition, the university encourages critical inquiry into matters of both faith and reason. California Lutheran is a selective university based in Thousand Oaks, California, with additional locations in Woodland Hills, Westlake Village, Oxnard, Santa Maria, and Berkeley.

 

5.Azusa Pacific University

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa Pacific University

Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical Christian community of disciples and scholars who seek to advance the work of God in the world through academic excellence in liberal arts and professional programs of higher education that encourage students to develop a Christian perspective of truth and life. Azusa Pacific University is located in Azusa, California.

 

4.Biola University

Biola University
Biola University

Biola University is a Christian university located in La Mirada, California. As one of the leading Christian universities in the nation, Biola University offers students a premier educational experience to prepare them for lives of impact and influence. Located near Los Angeles in sunny Southern California, Biola is recognized for its prestigious Torrey Honors Institute, its wide range of innovative degree programs, and its unique requirement that all undergraduate students take 30 units of Bible and theology classes.

 

3.Point Loma Nazarene University

Point Loma Nazarene University is a Christian liberal arts college PLNU has a rich heritage, a great reputation, and a forward-thinking approach to education. At PLNU, you can choose from over 60 majors and almost 40 minors; interact with students from more than 40 states and 15 countries; take part in a genuine community of faith; study abroad almost anywhere in the world; develop personal relationships with your professors; make lifelong friends; participate in internships or research relevant to your career goal; and enjoy an incomparable ocean view.

 

2.Chapman University

Chapman University
Chapman University

Chapman University is a private school in the in the middle of Orange County, California, Chapman University is not a Christian college, but a church-related school. Chapman University Student Satisfaction Survey. This comes from students who are being challenged by and engaged in a campus environment that addresses the four pillars of a Chapman education – intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual. Chapman University’s mission is to provide personalized education of distinction that leads to inquiring, ethical and productive lives as global citizens.

 

1.Pepperdine University

Pepperdine Malibu Campus
Pepperdine Malibu Campus

Pepperdine University is a private, not-for-profit, coeducational research university affiliated with the Churches of Christ. Pepperdine is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. The University is located on 830 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Malibu, California. The University is recognized nationally for its excellent academic programs

 

 

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