Lens covers 12 Christian colleges on the West Coast, all private. They range from Concordia University–Irvine (1,536 undergraduates) to California Baptist University (8,179). Acceptance rates run from 62% to 94%, and 12 of the 12 admit at least half of applicants.
Christian colleges here are colleges affiliated with a Protestant or other Christian church (IPEDS, 2024), not counting Catholic and Latter-day Saints colleges. How much faith shapes campus life varies, so check each college's own site. In Lens, the West Coast means California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington.
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The 12 Christian colleges on the West Coast
Listed A to Z. Lens never ranks colleges.
| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azusa Pacific University | Azusa, California | 2,759 | 88% | $44,458 |
| Biola University | La Mirada, California | 3,474 | 74% | $48,984 |
| California Baptist University | Riverside, California | 8,179 | 85% | $41,228 |
| California Lutheran University | Thousand Oaks, California | 2,296 | 76% | $52,560 |
| Chapman University | Orange, California | 7,478 | 65% | $64,984 |
| Concordia University–Irvine | Irvine, California | 1,536 | 66% | $43,480 |
| George Fox University | Newberg, Oregon | 2,699 | 94% | $42,750 |
| Pacific Lutheran University | Tacoma, Washington | 2,401 | 78% | $52,254 |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, California | 3,553 | 63% | $69,918 |
| Point Loma Nazarene University | San Diego, California | 3,188 | 84% | $46,250 |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | Costa Mesa, California | 1,933 | 62% | $41,700 |
| Whitworth University | Spokane, Washington | 1,858 | 90% | $52,880 |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Related lists
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- Christian Colleges in the Midwest
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- Liberal Arts Colleges on the West Coast
- Large Public Universities on the West Coast
- Smaller Public Universities on the West Coast
- Smaller Private Universities on the West Coast
- Catholic Colleges on the West Coast
- Colleges with Big-Time Sports on the West Coast
- Division I Colleges on the West Coast
- Division II Colleges on the West Coast
FAQ
Which Christian colleges on the West Coast admit at least half of applicants? 12 of the 12: Azusa Pacific University, Biola University, California Baptist University, California Lutheran University, Chapman University, Concordia University–Irvine, George Fox University, Pacific Lutheran University, Pepperdine University, Point Loma Nazarene University, Vanguard University of Southern California, Whitworth University (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest Christian colleges on the West Coast? California Baptist University is the largest, with 8,179 undergraduates, and Concordia University–Irvine is the smallest, with 1,536 (fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.