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America Evangelical University

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America Evangelical University

Gardena, CA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Korean Evangelical Church of America

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America Evangelical University is a Christian university in Gardena, California, founded by the Korean Evangelical Church of America, with a published statement of faith and a bachelor's program in Leadership Studies. Its 2025-26 catalog describes weekly chapel on its campus and an online cohort option.

Academic Excellence

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Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

  • Spiritual life staff serving online students (pastors, ministers and professional staff): 1 to 2 (One staff member is listed with the title Dean of Students and Spiritual Formation.)
  • Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian mission: Yes
  • Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: 3 or more courses (The Computer Science bachelor's, the least Bible-heavy bachelor's, requires three Bible courses (BS 101 or BS 104, BS 102, BS 103). The Leadership Studies bachelor's requires ten. The minimum is used.)
  • Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: Required of all students (The Old Testament survey (BS 103) and a New Testament course (BS 104, or BS 101, which covers some NT Survey) are both required in the Computer Science program.)
  • Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy): Yes
  • A published statement of faith: Yes
  • Service hours or service-learning in the curriculum: Available (The ministry practicum (12 units) is optional in the Leadership Studies program; it may be done in a church, nonprofit or mission setting.)
  • Service explicitly rooted in the Christian mission: Yes
N/AOnline worship and prayer: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Online worship and prayer

Not enough information · 0 of 5 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Online chapel or worship services during the week (live or recorded, with a schedule)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Online worship nights or praise servicesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Online prayer opportunities (prayer groups, prayer days or weeks)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of online chapel, worship and prayerNot enough information: no verified chapel or worship times are recorded.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Online spiritual formation: mentoring, discipleship or small groups led by staff or facultyNot enough information: not found in official sources.
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

100 of 100 points · 4 of 5 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (The Computer Science bachelor's, the least Bible-heavy bachelor's, requires three Bible courses (BS 101 or BS 104, BS 102, BS 103). The Leadership Studies bachelor's requires ten. The minimum is used.)
    Sources (1)
    1. AEU Academic Catalog 2025-2026, Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science curriculumaeu.edu/public/documents/AEU_Catalog_2025-2026_v10.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Required Courses: (9 units) BS 101 Bible Panorama* (covers some NT Survey) BS 102 Biblical Interpretation BS 103 Old Testament Survey BS 104 New Testament Survey* *Students select either Bible Panorama or NT Survey.”
      The Computer Science bachelor's requires three Bible courses, including the Old Testament survey and a New Testament course.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (The Old Testament survey (BS 103) and a New Testament course (BS 104, or BS 101, which covers some NT Survey) are both required in the Computer Science program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. AEU Academic Catalog 2025-2026, Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science curriculumaeu.edu/public/documents/AEU_Catalog_2025-2026_v10.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Required Courses: (9 units) BS 101 Bible Panorama* (covers some NT Survey) BS 102 Biblical Interpretation BS 103 Old Testament Survey BS 104 New Testament Survey* *Students select either Bible Panorama or NT Survey.”
      The Computer Science bachelor's requires three Bible courses, including the Old Testament survey and a New Testament course.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. AEU Academic Catalog 2025-2026, Our Theological Positionsaeu.edu/public/documents/AEU_Catalog_2025-2026_v10.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “In teaching the faculty seek to contribute to the development of a Christian worldview for their students.”
      Faculty policy says faith and a Christian worldview are integrated into teaching across fields of study.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. AEU Academic Catalog 2025-2026, Our Theological Positionsaeu.edu/public/documents/AEU_Catalog_2025-2026_v10.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and is the only standard for faith and life.”
      The university publishes a statement of faith.
N/AChristian community online: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community online

Not enough information · 2 of 4 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff serving online students (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (One staff member is listed with the title Dean of Students and Spiritual Formation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. AEU Academic Catalog 2025-2026, Student Services and Administrationaeu.edu/public/documents/AEU_Catalog_2025-2026_v10.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Dean of Students and Spiritual Formation”
      A dean for student affairs and spiritual formation is listed on the university's administration page.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Online Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. AEU Academic Catalog 2025-2026, Student Services and Administrationaeu.edu/public/documents/AEU_Catalog_2025-2026_v10.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Dean of Students and Spiritual Formation”
      A dean for student affairs and spiritual formation is listed on the university's administration page.
N/AMissions and service: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Missions and service

Not enough information · 2 of 4 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service or outreach officeNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumAvailable (The ministry practicum (12 units) is optional in the Leadership Studies program; it may be done in a church, nonprofit or mission setting.)
    Sources (1)
    1. AEU Academic Catalog 2025-2026, Bachelor of Arts in Leadership Studiesaeu.edu/public/documents/AEU_Catalog_2025-2026_v10.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Practicum / Internship 12 Units (Optional)”
      The practicum is optional in the Leadership Studies program.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. AEU Academic Catalog 2025-2026, University Learning Outcomesaeu.edu/public/documents/AEU_Catalog_2025-2026_v10.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All students will be motivated to have a lifelong commitment to personal spiritual growth and to Christian service in local and worldwide contexts.”
      A stated university learning outcome is Christian service in local and worldwide contexts.

Strengths

  • Publishes a statement of faith and a stated Christian mission for its students.
    Sources (1)
    1. AEU Academic Catalog 2025-2026, Our Theological Positionsaeu.edu/public/documents/AEU_Catalog_2025-2026_v10.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and is the only standard for faith and life.”
      The university publishes a statement of faith.
      “All students will be motivated to have a lifelong commitment to personal spiritual growth and to Christian service in local and worldwide contexts.”
      A stated university learning outcome is Christian service in local and worldwide contexts.
  • Requires Old Testament and New Testament study in its Computer Science bachelor's, and its Leadership Studies program requires a larger Bible and theology core.
    Sources (1)
    1. AEU Academic Catalog 2025-2026, Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science curriculumaeu.edu/public/documents/AEU_Catalog_2025-2026_v10.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Required Courses: (9 units) BS 101 Bible Panorama* (covers some NT Survey) BS 102 Biblical Interpretation BS 103 Old Testament Survey BS 104 New Testament Survey* *Students select either Bible Panorama or NT Survey.”
      The Computer Science bachelor's requires three Bible courses, including the Old Testament survey and a New Testament course.
  • States in faculty policy that faith is integrated into teaching across fields of study.
    Sources (1)
    1. AEU Academic Catalog 2025-2026, Our Theological Positionsaeu.edu/public/documents/AEU_Catalog_2025-2026_v10.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “In teaching the faculty seek to contribute to the development of a Christian worldview for their students.”
      Faculty policy says faith and a Christian worldview are integrated into teaching across fields of study.
  • Lists a dean whose title includes spiritual formation.
    Sources (1)
    1. AEU Academic Catalog 2025-2026, Student Services and Administrationaeu.edu/public/documents/AEU_Catalog_2025-2026_v10.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Dean of Students and Spiritual Formation”
      A dean for student affairs and spiritual formation is listed on the university's administration page.

Concerns

  • The catalog describes chapel once a week during the school year.
    Sources (1)
    1. AEU Academic Catalog 2025-2026, Student Life and Servicesaeu.edu/public/documents/AEU_Catalog_2025-2026_v10.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel services are held once a week during the school year.”
      Chapel is held once a week on campus during the school year; no online version is described.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$16,941
$30,001–$48,000$16,753
$48,001–$75,000$20,946
$75,001–$110,000$18,975

Full cost of attendance before aid: $23,764 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
71
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 59% · Women 41%
Total students207
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$17,854
Cost of attendance (per year)$23,764
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
33%
First-year retention54%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
$100
Students receiving Pell grants89%

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Campus facts

SettingCity
Part-time undergraduates11%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older93%
Students per faculty member15 to 1
Nearest airport with airline serviceLos Angeles International Airport (LAX)About 8 miles away
Town population59,422Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreLong BeachAbout 10 miles away
Typical weather58°F in January · 71°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Hawthorne Municipal Airport, CA, about 4 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

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Is America Evangelical University a Christian college?
Yes. America Evangelical University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Korean Evangelical Church of America.

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About this school’s data
  • IPEDS unit ID 490081
  • Carnegie classification: Special focus: faith-related institution
  • Accreditation: Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation; Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Wesleyan
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