Is Oak Valley College a Christian college?

Yes. Oak Valley College is a Christian college.

Christian college

Oak Valley College

Rialto, CA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Nondenominational and Interdenominational

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Average price after aid $21,379 a year

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Oak Valley College is a Christian liberal arts college in California that offers a Bachelor of Arts in Business in about two years and eight months. Its prescribed core includes four theology courses, and the catalog says faculty teach and mentor students to integrate Christian principles. The official pages describe student retreats, devotional times and gatherings for prayer.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

“Faculty also teach and mentor you to integrate Christian principles into your professional and personal life.”
Source: static1.squarespace.com
“Activities include student retreats in the local mountains, campus Spirit Weeks, devotional times, and much more.”
Source: oakvalley.edu

Academic Excellence

Academic Excellence is computed for four-year colleges with at least 100 undergraduates. Seminaries, graduate-only schools, and two-year colleges are not rated.

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.

Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each year: One or two (Student retreats are mentioned without a count.)
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer): Now and then (Gatherings for prayer are mentioned or frequency.)
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: 3 or more courses (Four theology courses (THEO 101, 102, 201, 302) are among the 16 core courses that all students take on the prescribed schedule. LIT 101 Biblical Themes in Literature is not counted as a theology course.)
Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: Required of all students (Old Testament Survey and New Testament Survey are both in the prescribed core.)
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy): Yes
Bible, theology or ministry major offered: No (The only degree listed is the Bachelor of Arts in Business. Theology appears in the core, not as a major or minor.)
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian mission: Yes

N/A

Worship and chapel

Not enough information · 1 of 7 found

Not enough information:
Chapel services during the weekNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Chapel attendance expected of studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Student worship nights or praise servicesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Now and then (Gatherings for prayer are mentioned or frequency.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Experience | Oak Valley Collegeoakvalley.edu/student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Whether you’re collaborating on a project, gathering for prayer, or catching up over coffee”
  Student life includes gatherings for prayer.
Not enough information:
Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
A chapel or worship space on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayerNot enough information: no verified chapel or worship times are recorded.

Bible and theology

85 of 100 points · 3 of 6 found

Yes:
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (Four theology courses (THEO 101, 102, 201, 302) are among the 16 core courses that all students take on the prescribed schedule. LIT 101 Biblical Themes in Literature is not counted as a theology course.)
Sources (2)
1. Oak Valley College Catalog 2026-2027static1.squarespace.com/static/68db8ca8c3f0764817713d3c/t/6a8ddcfff6d8a768619381d1/1787682048009/Catalog+2026-2027+%282%29.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “THEO 101 Old Testament Survey (4 units) Survey of Old Testament books, themes, characters and theology.”
  THEO 101 Old Testament Survey is a four-unit theology course in the catalog.
  “THEO 102 New Testament Survey (4 units) Survey New Testament themes, characters, theology, literary and historical context, and teaching of Jesus and the apostles.”
  THEO 102 New Testament Survey is a four-unit theology course in the catalog.
  “THEO 201 Systematic Theology (4 units) Explore the application and limitation of deductive and inductive reasoning to Biblical lessons and themes.”
  THEO 201 Systematic Theology is a four-unit theology course in the catalog.
  “THEO 302 Spiritual Formation (4 units) Application of Christian traditions and values, including approaches to prayer, contemplation, and other daily activities.”
  THEO 302 Spiritual Formation is a four-unit theology course in the catalog.
2. Business Curriculum | Oak Valley Collegeoakvalley.edu/curriculum · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Oak Valley’s prescribed schedule of four courses per semester across eight semesters allows you to graduate in two years and eight months”
  The degree follows one prescribed schedule of courses, so the core courses are taken by every student.
Yes:
Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (Old Testament Survey and New Testament Survey are both in the prescribed core.)
Sources (2)
1. Oak Valley College Catalog 2026-2027static1.squarespace.com/static/68db8ca8c3f0764817713d3c/t/6a8ddcfff6d8a768619381d1/1787682048009/Catalog+2026-2027+%282%29.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “THEO 101 Old Testament Survey (4 units) Survey of Old Testament books, themes, characters and theology.”
  THEO 101 Old Testament Survey is a four-unit theology course in the catalog.
  “THEO 102 New Testament Survey (4 units) Survey New Testament themes, characters, theology, literary and historical context, and teaching of Jesus and the apostles.”
  THEO 102 New Testament Survey is a four-unit theology course in the catalog.
2. Business Curriculum | Oak Valley Collegeoakvalley.edu/curriculum · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Oak Valley’s prescribed schedule of four courses per semester across eight semesters allows you to graduate in two years and eight months”
  The degree follows one prescribed schedule of courses, so the core courses are taken by every student.
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 (2)
1. Oak Valley College Catalog 2026-2027static1.squarespace.com/static/68db8ca8c3f0764817713d3c/t/6a8ddcfff6d8a768619381d1/1787682048009/Catalog+2026-2027+%282%29.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Faculty also teach and mentor you to integrate Christian principles into your professional and personal life.”
  The college catalog says faculty teach students to integrate Christian principles.
2. FAQs | Oak Valley Collegeoakvalley.edu/faq · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “every other course has a “faith-integration” component, which means that Christian themes are discussed and considered.”
  Every course other than the theology courses includes a faith-integration component.
No:
Bible, theology or ministry major offeredNo (The only degree listed is the Bachelor of Arts in Business. Theology appears in the core, not as a major or minor.)
Sources (1)
1. Oak Valley College Catalog 2026-2027static1.squarespace.com/static/68db8ca8c3f0764817713d3c/t/6a8ddcfff6d8a768619381d1/1787682048009/Catalog+2026-2027+%282%29.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Oak Valley College offers a Bachelor of Arts in Business.”
  The only bachelor's degree the college offers is the Bachelor of Arts in Business.
Not enough information:
A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.

N/A

Christian community

Not enough information · 1 of 7 found

Not enough information:
Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (Student retreats are mentioned without a count.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Success | Oak Valley Collegeoakvalley.edu/community · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Activities include student retreats in the local mountains, campus Spirit Weeks, devotional times, and much more.”
  Student life includes retreats in the local mountains and devotional times; no weekly chapel is listed.
Not enough information:
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.

N/A

Missions and service

Not enough information · 1 of 6 found

Not enough information:
Service or outreach officeNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Missions trips offered to studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Cross-cultural or global ministry programsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
1. Purpose, Mission, Vision, Values | Oak Valley Collegeoakvalley.edu/mission · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Act as ethical leaders applying Christian principles in service to others.”
  The mission statement commits graduates to apply Christian principles in service to others.

Strengths

Four theology courses (Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, Systematic Theology and Spiritual Formation) are part of the prescribed core.
Sources (2)
1. Oak Valley College Catalog 2026-2027static1.squarespace.com/static/68db8ca8c3f0764817713d3c/t/6a8ddcfff6d8a768619381d1/1787682048009/Catalog+2026-2027+%282%29.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “THEO 101 Old Testament Survey (4 units) Survey of Old Testament books, themes, characters and theology.”
  THEO 101 Old Testament Survey is a four-unit theology course in the catalog.
  “THEO 102 New Testament Survey (4 units) Survey New Testament themes, characters, theology, literary and historical context, and teaching of Jesus and the apostles.”
  THEO 102 New Testament Survey is a four-unit theology course in the catalog.
  “THEO 201 Systematic Theology (4 units) Explore the application and limitation of deductive and inductive reasoning to Biblical lessons and themes.”
  THEO 201 Systematic Theology is a four-unit theology course in the catalog.
  “THEO 302 Spiritual Formation (4 units) Application of Christian traditions and values, including approaches to prayer, contemplation, and other daily activities.”
  THEO 302 Spiritual Formation is a four-unit theology course in the catalog.
2. Business Curriculum | Oak Valley Collegeoakvalley.edu/curriculum · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Oak Valley’s prescribed schedule of four courses per semester across eight semesters allows you to graduate in two years and eight months”
  The degree follows one prescribed schedule of courses, so the core courses are taken by every student.
The catalog says faculty teach and mentor students to integrate Christian principles, and every course other than the theology courses has a faith-integration component.
Sources (2)
1. Oak Valley College Catalog 2026-2027static1.squarespace.com/static/68db8ca8c3f0764817713d3c/t/6a8ddcfff6d8a768619381d1/1787682048009/Catalog+2026-2027+%282%29.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Faculty also teach and mentor you to integrate Christian principles into your professional and personal life.”
  The college catalog says faculty teach students to integrate Christian principles.
2. FAQs | Oak Valley Collegeoakvalley.edu/faq · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “every other course has a “faith-integration” component, which means that Christian themes are discussed and considered.”
  Every course other than the theology courses includes a faith-integration component.
The mission statement calls graduates to apply Christian principles in service to others.
Sources (1)
1. Purpose, Mission, Vision, Values | Oak Valley Collegeoakvalley.edu/mission · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Act as ethical leaders applying Christian principles in service to others.”
  The mission statement commits graduates to apply Christian principles in service to others.
Student retreats and devotional times are part of student life.
Sources (1)
1. Student Success | Oak Valley Collegeoakvalley.edu/community · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Activities include student retreats in the local mountains, campus Spirit Weeks, devotional times, and much more.”
  Student life includes retreats in the local mountains and devotional times; no weekly chapel is listed.

Concerns

Faith integration is described as part of other courses.
Sources (1)
1. FAQs | Oak Valley Collegeoakvalley.edu/faq · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “every other course has a “faith-integration” component, which means that Christian themes are discussed and considered.”
  Every course other than the theology courses includes a faith-integration component.
The college provides no housing; faith life in residence halls does not apply.
Sources (1)
1. Oak Valley College Catalog 2026-2027static1.squarespace.com/static/68db8ca8c3f0764817713d3c/t/6a8ddcfff6d8a768619381d1/1787682048009/Catalog+2026-2027+%282%29.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Oak Valley College does not provide housing services.”
  The college does not provide housing, so it has no residence halls.

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Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Christian clubs and student life

2 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 1 location not published

Retreats 1

Student retreatsOff campus
Student retreats in the local mountains, as listed on the community page.
oakvalley.edu

Faith formation 1

Devotional times
Devotional times are listed among student life activities.
oakvalley.edu

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

What families pay, by income

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

Average net price by family income
Family income	Price after aid
Up to $30,000	$12,336
$30,001–$48,000	$24,164
$48,001–$75,000	$19,750
$75,001–$110,000	$20,013

Full cost of attendance before aid: $33,587 a year.

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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)	52
Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023	Men 53% · Women 47%
Total students	52
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$21,379
Cost of attendance (per year)	$33,587
First-year retention	82%
Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24	No application fee
Students receiving Pell grants	56%

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

Setting	Suburb
Part-time undergraduates	4%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older	13%
Students per faculty member	7 to 1
Nearest airport with airline service	Ontario International Airport (ONT)About 14 miles away
Town population	104,143Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or more	RiversideAbout 15 miles away
Typical weather	57°F in January · 79°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Riverside Citrus Exp, CA, about 13 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	0.00	0.08
Motor vehicle theft	0.00	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

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IPEDS unit ID 495059
Carnegie classification: Special focus: business
Accreditation: WASC Senior College and University Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Non-Denominational
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