Best Christian colleges in the Los Angeles area
Christian colleges within 50 miles of Los Angeles, ranked by Compass Score.
Best Christian colleges in the Los Angeles area8 schools
8 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Campus within 50 miles of the center of Los Angeles (straight-line distance from the school’s coordinates).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Biola University
La Mirada, CA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Worship and chapel: grade A
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Worship and chapel: grade B
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA · Private nonprofit- Worship and chapel: grade C
- Chapel twice a week
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Life Pacific University
San Dimas, CA · Private nonprofit- Worship and chapel: grade D
- Chapel twice a week
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California Baptist University
Riverside, CA · Private nonprofit- Worship and chapel: grade B
- Chapel once a week
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biola University | $31,495 | $23,875 | $56,778 | 68% |
| Azusa Pacific University | $22,212 | $23,219 | $66,677 | 62% |
| La Sierra University | $45,566 | $27,000 | $61,824 | 60% |
| Hope International University | $29,310 | $23,000 | $49,697 | 49% |
| Pepperdine University | $58,098 | $23,510 | $82,939 | 83% |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | $21,241 | $22,000 | $59,541 | 57% |
| Life Pacific University | $20,898 | $22,395 | $43,299 | 40% |
| California Baptist University | $26,285 | $26,063 | $61,504 | 62% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.