Private (nonprofit)

America Evangelical University

Gardena, California·Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above·Far West·aeu.edu
Acceptance
Open admission
—
6-yr Graduation
33%
-7.0pp vs peer
Total enrollment
307
peer median 244
Avg net price
$17,854
+$3.7k vs peer
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About

America Evangelical University is a private institution located in Gardena, California. The university focuses on providing a range of academic programs, particularly in fields related to evangelical studies. Its size and founding year are not specified on the about page.

Graduation rate & outcomes

Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.

IPEDS
Overall completion
33%-7.0pp vs peer
4-year graduation
33%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
33%
Full-time retention
54%

Pell equity

100.0pp gap
Pell recipients
100%2 of 2
Non-Pell (all)
0% of 4
No Federal Aid
0%0 of 4

Pell recipients here graduate at a 100.0-point higher rate than non-Pell students, unusual and worth a closer look.

Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.

Program outcomes

Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.

FVT/GE

Of 4 Title IV programs, 0 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 4 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.

Total programs
4
Passing
0
0.0% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
0
0.0% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.0%
-0.6pp vs 0.6% national

Pass / fail distribution

4programs
  • Passing0 · 0.0%
  • No Data4 · 100.0%
  • Failing0 · 0.0%

Severity spectrum

Critical
0
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
0
Watch
0
Safe
0
No data
4

Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.

Accreditation status & history

Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.

DAPIP
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools

Accredited since 2023Next review Mar 2028
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation

Accredited since 2015Next review Feb 2030
PreaccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation

Accredited since 2012

Action history · 7

  1. Nov 2024Grant Substantive Change: Other
    Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation
  2. Feb 2024Grant Substantive Change: Other
    Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation
  3. Feb 2023Grant Substantive Change: Program
    Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation
  4. Feb 2022Accreditation Reaffirmed: Warning Removed
    Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation
  5. Feb 2021Probation or Equivalent or a More Severe Status: Warning
    Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Tuition & cost

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

College Scorecard

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$0–30k$16,941
$30–48k$16,753
$48–75k$20,946
$75–110k$18,975
$110k+—

Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.

Avg net price (private)
$17,854
+$3,714vs peer median $14,140
Federal loans
54.9%
In-state tuition
$6,200
Out-of-state
$6,200

Federal aid volume & trends

Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.

Federal Student Aid

In AY 2024–25, 57 students received $286K in Pell grants, alongside $523K in federal Direct Loans.

Pell recipients
57
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$286K
$286,287 total
Direct Loans
$523K
111 loan awards

Pell recipients · 5-year trend

0k
’20
0k
’21
0k
’22
0k
’23
0k
’24

Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25

Subsidized$168K
50 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$131K
40 loan awards
Unsubsidized · Grad$224K
21 loan awards

Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at America Evangelical

Top program areas ranked by completions.

IPEDS
Distinct CIP programs7
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

43 total completions
01Theology
3581.4%
02Education
818.6%
03Business
00.0%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

IPEDS
Fall total
307
12-mo unduplicated
541
Undergraduate
162
Graduate
379

Gender split

Men
49%263
Women
51%278

Race / ethnicity composition

Black
39.7%
White
16.4%
Unknown
16.4%
Asian
11.0%
Hispanic
9.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
4.1%
Non-resident
2.7%

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Clery Act
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
0.00
0 offenses · 207 students

3-year trend

0.002 yrs ago0.001 yr ago0.00Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
0
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
0
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0

Criminal offenses by type

No criminal offenses reported.

By location

0total

    VAWA offenses

    0
    Domestic violence
    0
    Dating violence
    0
    Stalking
    0 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

    Hate crimes by bias

    No hate crimes reported.

    Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

    CategoryArrestsReferrals
    Weapons00
    Drugs00
    Liquor00

    Residence-hall fires

    No residence-hall fires reported.

    Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

    Student-faculty ratio

    Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

    IPEDS
    Student-to-faculty
    15.0:1

    America Evangelical vs Peer comparison

    The peer institutions America Evangelical selected for federal comparison reporting.

    IPEDS
    GraduationRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
    This institutionPeer median

    A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.

    Carnegie
    SubjectAmerica Evangelical University
    		33%Open admission307$17,854—
    Berkeley School of Theology
    		Not reported88.9%108No freshman cohort—
    Carolina Christian College
    		11%Open admission71$22,366—
    Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary
    		0%Open admission58$24,247—
    Ecumenical Theological Seminary
    		No freshman cohortOpen admission63No freshman cohort—
    Family of Faith Christian University
    		25%76.0%320$11,252—
    Grace Mission University
    		100%50.0%301$11,827—
    Grace School of Theology
    		100%Open admission568$11,881—
    Haven University
    		Too newOpen admission123No freshman cohort—
    Huntsville Bible College
    		0%Open admission98$11,562—
    International Baptist College and Seminary
    		88%Open admission78$14,660—
    Jewish Theological Seminary of America
    		90%48.6%316$43,195—
    Kairos University
    		Not reported84.6%1,239No freshman cohort—
    Luther Rice College & Seminary
    		0%91.7%508$27,883—
    Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America
    		7%60.0%72$8,290—
    Mid-South Christian College
    		60%100.0%32$10,172—
    Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
    		64%96.4%3,945$23,006—
    Moody Bible Institute
    		62%82.7%2,202$22,221—
    Mount Angel Seminary
    		50%100.0%127$43,251—
    Ner Israel Rabbinical College
    		24%65.7%449$13,572—
    Pentecostal Theological Seminary
    		No freshman cohortNo freshman entry517No freshman cohort—
    Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America
    		80%Open admission223$4,577—
    Rabbinical Academy Mesivta Rabbi Chaim Berlin
    		46%93.6%264$6,415—
    Rabbinical College Telshe
    		53%83.3%64$10,398—
    Rabbinical Seminary of America
    		30%98.4%611$4,844—
    The King's University
    		33%60.6%540$14,140—
    Trinity Bible College and Graduate School
    		39%25.7%275$19,359—
    Veritas Baptist College
    		40%95.0%211$21,957—
    Virginia Beach Theological Seminary
    		No freshman cohortNo freshman entry33No freshman cohort—
    Wesley Biblical Seminary
    		Not reported57.1%170No freshman cohort—
    World Mission University
    		100%77.8%510$15,785—
    Yeshiva Derech Chaim
    		40%88.2%147$12,072—
    Peer group median40%83.3%244$14,140

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    IPEDS

    Reports & documents (1)

    Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.

    Frequently asked questions about America Evangelical University

    Quick answers to the questions most often asked about America Evangelical.

    What is the acceptance rate at America Evangelical University?

    America Evangelical University does not have a reported acceptance rate. This institution has an open admission policy: it admits all applicants who meet basic requirements, so it does not report a selective admit rate.

    What is the graduation rate at America Evangelical University?

    America Evangelical University reports a 6-year graduation rate of 33% per the latest IPEDS.

    How many students attend America Evangelical University?

    America Evangelical University reports a total enrollment of 307 students per the latest IPEDS.

    What is the average net price at America Evangelical University?

    The average net price at America Evangelical University is $17,854 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.

    Where is America Evangelical University located?

    America Evangelical University is located in Gardena, California 90247-4432.

    About the data on this page

    Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

    IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
    Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
    National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education
    College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
    Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
    U.S. Department of Education
    FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
    Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
    U.S. Department of Education
    DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
    Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
    U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
    Federal Pell Grant & loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
    Pell Grant and Direct Loan recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
    U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
    Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
    Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
    U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
    Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
    Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
    U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
    Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
    Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
    U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
    Last reviewed July 2026All data sources & release dates →

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