Is Loma Linda University a Christian college?

Yes. Loma Linda University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Where is chapel held at Loma Linda University?

Chapel is listed at University Church. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

Christian college

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, CA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Seventh-day Adventist Church · Seventh-day Adventist

Loma Linda University is a Seventh-day Adventist health sciences university in Loma Linda, California, owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Undergraduates attend a required weekly chapel on Wednesdays in the University Church, and the Spiritual Care team leads monthly PAUSE retreats and a Thursday night student worship in a residence hall. Religion courses are part of general education, with one spiritual-heritage course required of all graduates, and the School of Religion offers graduate degrees only.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Loma Linda University

MonToday
No set time
TueToday
No set time
WedToday
- 11:00AMChapel
ThuToday
- 8:00PMWorship night
FriToday
No set time
SatToday
No set time
SunToday
No set time

No set time: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

“Make a difference throughout the Loma Linda area as a CAPS volunteer. Choose from programs mentoring and tutoring school children, tending community gardens, making food deliveries and more.”
Source: llu.edu
“There are many opportunities to develop your spiritual life each week, such as Loma Linda University Chapel each Wednesday and monthly spiritual retreats called PAUSE.”
Source: llu.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Yes. Chapel meets each Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the University Church and is required as part of the curriculum.

Source: llu.edu

What's a normal week?

Chapel meets Wednesdays at 11 a.m., a midweek worship service for students meets Thursday evenings from 8 to 9 p.m., and monthly PAUSE retreats are held.

Source: llu.edu

Where do I find community?

Students can join community prayer and Bible study opportunities, including noon events at various locations on campus.

Source: llu.edu

Can I serve or go on mission trips?

CAPS volunteers serve the Loma Linda area, and students can join short-term group trips abroad.

Source: llu.edu

Academic Excellence

N/A

Not enough information

Federal data covers too few of the measures to score this school.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of scoreNot reported
First-year retention 20% of scoreNot reported
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreNot reported
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score3 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$29,733

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

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

Worship and chapel

63 of 100 points · 7 of 7 found

Partly:
Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (Chapel is held once a week, on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. (daily only during the Week of Renewal).)
Sources (2)
1. LLU Chapel | Spiritual Care | Loma Linda Universityllu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-care/llu-chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Every Wednesday at 11 a.m., our campus community comes together for chapel service”
  Chapel is held every Wednesday at 11 a.m.
2. LLU Student Handbook 2026-2027: LLU Chapel Servicesllu.edu/sites/llu.edu/files/2026-06/student-handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “LLU Chapel attendance each Wednesday morning, except during Week of Renewal when these Chapel services are held daily. LLU Chapel, which is held in the University Church, provides a variety of opportunities to integrate faith and learning.”
  LLU Chapel is held each Wednesday morning in the University Church, and daily during the Week of Renewal.
Partly:
Chapel attendance expected of studentsEncouraged or partly required (Chapel is required as part of the curriculum.)
Sources (1)
1. LLU Student Handbook 2026-2027: Chapel Attendance and Decorumllu.edu/sites/llu.edu/files/2026-06/student-handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Regular attendance at Chapel is expected unless you have been excused through proper authority.”
  Regular chapel attendance is expected of students unless excused.
  “Loma Linda University Chapel meets each Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. and represents a critical dimension of the educational experience at Loma Linda University. It is required as part of the curriculum.”
  Chapel meets each Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. and is required as part of the curriculum.
Yes:
Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (Thursday night student midweek worship (Refresh) in Lindsay Hall, 8 to 9 p.m.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Spiritual Events | Spiritual Care | Loma Linda Universityllu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-care/campus-spiritual-events · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “This is a midweek worship for students consisting of prayer, praise, and testimony in Lindsay Hall each Thursday from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. This is open to residents in the dorms.”
  A student midweek worship is held each Thursday from 8 to 9 p.m. in Lindsay Hall, open to dorm residents.
Partly:
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Now and then (Prayer ministry is offered.)
Sources (1)
1. LLU Student Handbook 2026-2027: University Spiritual Carellu.edu/sites/llu.edu/files/2026-06/student-handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Prayer ministry: community opportunities for praying together, as well as for one-on-one prayer between students, employees, and the campus chaplains.”
  Spiritual Care offers community prayer opportunities and one-on-one prayer with the campus chaplains.
Yes:
Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
Sources (1)
1. Our Team | Spiritual Care | Loma Linda Universityllu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-care/our-team · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Left to right: Dilys Brooks, Campus Chaplain (email); Terry Swenson, Director (email)”
  Dilys Brooks is the campus chaplain and Terry Swenson is the director of Spiritual Care.
Yes:
A chapel or worship space on campusYes (LLU Chapel is held in the University Church, which is on campus.)
Sources (1)
1. LLU Student Handbook 2026-2027: LLU Chapel Servicesllu.edu/sites/llu.edu/files/2026-06/student-handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “LLU Chapel attendance each Wednesday morning, except during Week of Renewal when these Chapel services are held daily. LLU Chapel, which is held in the University Church, provides a variety of opportunities to integrate faith and learning.”
  LLU Chapel is held each Wednesday morning in the University Church, and daily during the Week of Renewal.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (2 weekly times documented: 1 chapel, 1 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Bible and theology

68 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

Partly:
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students2 courses (The religion domain requires 4 to 12 quarter units (religion courses are typically 2 to 3 units); the minimum is taken as two courses; one of them is the required spiritual-heritage course. Degrees are the Loma Linda general education requirements for baccalaureate degrees.)
Sources (1)
1. Division of General Studies | Loma Linda University Catalogllucatalog.llu.edu/about-university/division-general-studies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The study of religion must include an average of four units of religion coursework for each year* of the LLU portion of the program. All required religion courses must be taken from Loma Linda University.”
  The general education religion domain requires an average of four units of religion coursework per year.
  “One religion course dealing with the spiritual heritage of the philosophy and mission of Loma Linda University is required of all graduates.”
  One spiritual-heritage religion course is required of all graduates.
Partly:
Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsOne choice among others (RELT 404 New Testament Writings is one choice in the religion domain.)
Sources (1)
1. Division of General Studies | Loma Linda University Catalogllucatalog.llu.edu/about-university/division-general-studies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “RELT 404 | New Testament Writings | 2 |”
  New Testament Writings is one listed choice in the religion domain.
Not enough information:
Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes
Sources (1)
1. Division of General Studies | Loma Linda University Catalogllucatalog.llu.edu/about-university/division-general-studies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “General education at Loma Linda University consists of courses, lectures, programs, and activities coordinated with the intent to integrate faith and learning.”
  General education is intended to integrate faith and learning.
No:
Bible, theology or ministry major offeredNo (The School of Religion offers master's degrees only.)
Sources (1)
1. School of Religion | Loma Linda University Catalogllucatalog.llu.edu/religion · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The school offers three master’s degrees: M.A. degree in bioethics, M.S.Chap. degree in chaplaincy, and M.A. degree in religion and society.”
  The School of Religion offers master's degrees only.
Yes:
A published statement of faithYes
Sources (1)
1. LLU Student Handbook 2026-2027: Faith and Hopellu.edu/sites/llu.edu/files/2026-06/student-handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The community of Loma Linda University affirms the following statements of faith.”
  The university publishes statements of faith that its community affirms.

Christian community

71 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

Partly:
Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (Two professional staff are listed on the Spiritual Care team page: the campus chaplain and the director.)
Sources (1)
1. Our Team | Spiritual Care | Loma Linda Universityllu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-care/our-team · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Left to right: Dilys Brooks, Campus Chaplain (email); Terry Swenson, Director (email)”
  Dilys Brooks is the campus chaplain and Terry Swenson is the director of Spiritual Care.
Yes:
Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearSeveral (Monthly PAUSE spiritual retreats, an annual women's retreat, and weeks of spiritual emphasis in the fall, winter and spring quarters.)
Sources (2)
1. Spiritual Care | Loma Linda Universityllu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-care · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “There are many opportunities to develop your spiritual life each week, such as Loma Linda University Chapel each Wednesday and monthly spiritual retreats called PAUSE.”
  Spiritual Care offers monthly spiritual retreats called PAUSE.
2. LLU Student Handbook 2026-2027: Spiritual Lifellu.edu/sites/llu.edu/files/2026-06/student-handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Weeks of spiritual emphasis are held in the Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters of each school year.”
  Weeks of spiritual emphasis are held in the fall, winter and spring quarters.
Partly:
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few (Bible study opportunities and a student midweek worship.)
Sources (2)
1. LLU Student Handbook 2026-2027: University Spiritual Carellu.edu/sites/llu.edu/files/2026-06/student-handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Bible study: leading out in a variety of opportunities for Bible study—such as noon events at various locations across campus, one-on-one studies, and baptismal Bible studies.”
  Spiritual Care leads a variety of Bible study opportunities, including noon events.
2. Campus Spiritual Events | Spiritual Care | Loma Linda Universityllu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-care/campus-spiritual-events · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “This is a midweek worship for students consisting of prayer, praise, and testimony in Lindsay Hall each Thursday from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. This is open to residents in the dorms.”
  A student midweek worship is held each Thursday from 8 to 9 p.m. in Lindsay Hall, open to dorm residents.
Not enough information:
Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)In some halls (A midweek student worship is held in Lindsay Hall and is open to dorm residents.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Spiritual Events | Spiritual Care | Loma Linda Universityllu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-care/campus-spiritual-events · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “This is a midweek worship for students consisting of prayer, praise, and testimony in Lindsay Hall each Thursday from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. This is open to residents in the dorms.”
  A student midweek worship is held each Thursday from 8 to 9 p.m. in Lindsay Hall, open to dorm residents.
Yes:
Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes (The Spiritual Care site lists nearby churches and synagogues for students to attend, with on-campus churches named.)
Sources (1)
1. Spiritual Resources | Campus Ministries | Loma Linda Universityllu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-care/spiritual-resources · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “On campus we have the University and Campus Hill churches. For those who wish to experience the variety of worship experiences in Loma Linda and Inland Empire, check out our area churches.”
  Students are pointed to on-campus churches and to area churches for worship.
Yes:
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
1. LLU Student Handbook 2026-2027: University Spiritual Carellu.edu/sites/llu.edu/files/2026-06/student-handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “In conjunction with the University administration, the University Spiritual Care department provides spiritual care related to a threefold campus ministry”
  The University Spiritual Care department provides a campus ministry with the university administration.

Missions and service

75 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

Yes:
Service or outreach officeYes (Community-Academic Partners in Service (CAPS) runs local volunteer programs year-round and seasonally.)
Sources (1)
1. Mission & Outreach | Loma Linda Universityllu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/mission-outreach · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Make a difference throughout the Loma Linda area as a CAPS volunteer. Choose from programs mentoring and tutoring school children, tending community gardens, making food deliveries and more.”
  Community-Academic Partners in Service runs local volunteer programs, including tutoring, gardens and food deliveries.
Partly:
Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumAvailable (Service-learning and international service are available through the program.)
Sources (1)
1. LLU Student Handbook 2026-2027: Mission-Focused Service Learningllu.edu/sites/llu.edu/files/2026-06/student-handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “SIMS exemplifies Loma Linda University Health's commitment to global service, incorporating international service opportunities into academic curriculum”
  Students for International Mission Service incorporates international service into academic curriculum.
Partly:
Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Short-term group trips through Students for International Mission Service are optional.)
Sources (1)
1. Mission & Outreach | Loma Linda Universityllu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/mission-outreach · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Take our mission around the globe in service to underdeveloped regions. Participate in an interdisciplinary short-term group trip, or consider a long-term mission if available through your program.”
  Students for International Mission Service offers short-term group trips and long-term missions around the world.
Partly:
Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome (Partners with organizations for community service.)
Sources (1)
1. Mission & Outreach | Loma Linda Universityllu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/mission-outreach · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Make a difference throughout the Loma Linda area as a CAPS volunteer. Choose from programs mentoring and tutoring school children, tending community gardens, making food deliveries and more.”
  Community-Academic Partners in Service runs local volunteer programs, including tutoring, gardens and food deliveries.
Yes:
Cross-cultural or global ministry programsMany (Students for International Mission Service sends students on global trips; the mission page cites 55 countries visited through SIMS programs in 2017 to 2021.)
Sources (1)
1. Mission & Outreach | Loma Linda Universityllu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/mission-outreach · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Take our mission around the globe in service to underdeveloped regions. Participate in an interdisciplinary short-term group trip, or consider a long-term mission if available through your program.”
  Students for International Mission Service offers short-term group trips and long-term missions around the world.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
1. LLU Student Handbook 2026-2027: University Spiritual Carellu.edu/sites/llu.edu/files/2026-06/student-handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “GO: Encourage student/employee to participate in occasions for service locally, nationally, and internationally in keeping with the mission of the institution and the Great Commission of Christ.”
  Spiritual Care encourages students to serve locally, nationally and internationally in keeping with the Great Commission of Christ.

Strengths

Chapel meets each Wednesday at 11 a.m., and a Thursday night student worship is held in Lindsay Hall.
Sources (2)
1. LLU Chapel | Spiritual Care | Loma Linda Universityllu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-care/llu-chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Every Wednesday at 11 a.m., our campus community comes together for chapel service”
  Chapel is held every Wednesday at 11 a.m.
2. Campus Spiritual Events | Spiritual Care | Loma Linda Universityllu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-care/campus-spiritual-events · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “This is a midweek worship for students consisting of prayer, praise, and testimony in Lindsay Hall each Thursday from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. This is open to residents in the dorms.”
  A student midweek worship is held each Thursday from 8 to 9 p.m. in Lindsay Hall, open to dorm residents.
Monthly PAUSE spiritual retreats and several weeks of spiritual emphasis each year.
Sources (2)
1. Spiritual Care | Loma Linda Universityllu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-care · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “There are many opportunities to develop your spiritual life each week, such as Loma Linda University Chapel each Wednesday and monthly spiritual retreats called PAUSE.”
  Spiritual Care offers monthly spiritual retreats called PAUSE.
2. LLU Student Handbook 2026-2027: Spiritual Lifellu.edu/sites/llu.edu/files/2026-06/student-handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Weeks of spiritual emphasis are held in the Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters of each school year.”
  Weeks of spiritual emphasis are held in the fall, winter and spring quarters.
Local volunteer programs (CAPS) and international service trips (SIMS) are offered to students.
Sources (1)
1. Mission & Outreach | Loma Linda Universityllu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/mission-outreach · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Make a difference throughout the Loma Linda area as a CAPS volunteer. Choose from programs mentoring and tutoring school children, tending community gardens, making food deliveries and more.”
  Community-Academic Partners in Service runs local volunteer programs, including tutoring, gardens and food deliveries.
  “Take our mission around the globe in service to underdeveloped regions. Participate in an interdisciplinary short-term group trip, or consider a long-term mission if available through your program.”
  Students for International Mission Service offers short-term group trips and long-term missions around the world.

Concerns

Chapel attendance is expected.
Sources (1)
1. LLU Student Handbook 2026-2027: Chapel Attendance and Decorumllu.edu/sites/llu.edu/files/2026-06/student-handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Regular attendance at Chapel is expected unless you have been excused through proper authority.”
  Regular chapel attendance is expected of students unless excused.
The general education religion requirement lists one required course of all graduates; no Old Testament course appears in the religion domain.
Sources (1)
1. Division of General Studies | Loma Linda University Catalogllucatalog.llu.edu/about-university/division-general-studies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “One religion course dealing with the spiritual heritage of the philosophy and mission of Loma Linda University is required of all graduates.”
  One spiritual-heritage religion course is required of all graduates.
  “RELT 404 | New Testament Writings | 2 |”
  New Testament Writings is one listed choice in the religion domain.

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Campus ministry home

LLU Spiritual Care (formerly Campus Ministries)

Address: Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92350

Source: llu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, llu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

LLU Spiritual Care (formerly Campus Ministries)

Sources (2)

LLU Student Handbook 2026-2027: University Spiritual Carellu.edu/sites/llu.edu/files/2026-06/student-handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“In conjunction with the University administration, the University Spiritual Care department provides spiritual care related to a threefold campus ministry”
The University Spiritual Care department provides a campus ministry with the university administration.
Our Team | Spiritual Care | Loma Linda Universityllu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-care/our-team · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Left to right: Dilys Brooks, Campus Chaplain (email); Terry Swenson, Director (email)”
Dilys Brooks is the campus chaplain and Terry Swenson is the director of Spiritual Care.

Christian clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 2 off campus, 2 location not published

Service 2

Community-Academic Partners in Service (CAPS)Off campus
Year-round and seasonal local volunteer programs, including tutoring, community gardens and food deliveries.
llu.edu
Students for International Mission Service (SIMS)Off campus
Short-term group trips and long-term missions for service abroad.
llu.edu

Clubs and groups 1

Bible study noon eventsOn campus
Noon Bible study events at various locations across campus, plus one-on-one and baptismal Bible studies.
llu.edu

Worship and prayer 1

Refresh midweek student worshipOn campus
Thursdays 8:00 to 9:00 PM
Prayer, praise and testimony for students; open to dorm residents.
llu.edu

Retreats 2

PAUSE spiritual retreats
Monthly
Monthly spiritual retreats offered by Spiritual Care.
llu.edu
Annual Women's Retreat
Once a year
A day of fellowship for women, organized by Spiritual Care.
llu.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

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Chapel 1

Wednesday11:00 AMUniversity Church · LLU Chapel; daily during the Week of Renewal.

Worship night 1

Thursday8:00 PMLindsay Hall · Midweek student worship (Refresh), open to dorm residents.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)

LLU Chapel | Spiritual Care | Loma Linda Universityllu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-care/llu-chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Every Wednesday at 11 a.m., our campus community comes together for chapel service”
Chapel is held every Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Campus Spiritual Events | Spiritual Care | Loma Linda Universityllu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-care/campus-spiritual-events · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“This is a midweek worship for students consisting of prayer, praise, and testimony in Lindsay Hall each Thursday from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. This is open to residents in the dorms.”
A student midweek worship is held each Thursday from 8 to 9 p.m. in Lindsay Hall, open to dorm residents.

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Cost and value

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

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	979
Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023	Men 27% · Women 73%
First-generation students College Scorecard	38%
Total students	4,202
Median federal debt at graduation	$20,854
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years	87%
Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years	89%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years	82%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$89,816
Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24	$60
Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026	About $1,777 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants	35%

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.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

Median earnings by major
Major	Median earnings
Clinical laboratory science	$125,835
Nursing	$110,805
Allied health	$100,224
Dental assisting	$79,207
Speech-language pathology	$79,062

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Geology and earth science, Health administration, Health sciences, Natural resources and conservation.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

Most common bachelor’s fields
Field	Share of degrees
Health professions	100%

Campus facts

Setting	Suburb
Part-time undergraduates	13%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older	53%
Students per faculty member	3 to 1
Faculty who are full-time	97%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student	$149,253IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm space	For about 52% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline service	Ontario International Airport (ONT)About 19 miles away · about 30 minutes by car
Town population	25,122Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or more	RiversideAbout 11 miles away · about 20 minutes by car
Typical weather	54°F in January · 79°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Redlands, 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.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
Category	This campus	U.S. rate
Rape	0.00	0.07
Robbery	0.00	0.01
Aggravated assault	0.00	0.04
Burglary	0.95	0.08
Motor vehicle theft	1.66	0.15

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

Questions families ask

Is Loma Linda University a Christian college?: Yes. Loma Linda University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Where is chapel held at Loma Linda University?: Chapel is listed at University Church. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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IPEDS unit ID 117636
Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (high research)
Accreditation: WASC Senior College and University Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Seventh Day Adventist
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