America Evangelical University
Gardena, CA 90247-4432
About America Evangelical University
America Evangelical University is a private research university in Gardena, California, enrolling about 73 students. America Evangelical University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $6,200 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (39.7%) and White (16.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- America Evangelical University charges about 0.2× the national private non-profit median tuition ($6,200).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is 23% below.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 33.33%.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| America Evangelical University | $6,200 | $17,854 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| California (state median) | $8,093 | $8,343 | 287 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is America Evangelical University really?
Key findings
- America Evangelical University charges about 0.2× the national private non-profit median tuition ($6,200).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is 23% below.
America Evangelical University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $6,200
Finding America Evangelical University charges about 0.2× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $6,200. That is about 0.2× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the California median ($8,093), sticker tuition is 23% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.5×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at America Evangelical University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at America Evangelical University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at America Evangelical University is $17,854.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $17,854 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $9,511 above the California median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $2,883 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At America Evangelical University, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
America Evangelical University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for America Evangelical University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$6,200
Avg. net price
$17,854
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $16,941 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,753 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,946 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,975 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $24,800. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What America Evangelical University is known for
Top program completions
- Divinity/Ministry17
- Theology/Theological Studies8
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling4
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services2
See earnings & programs for more.
Is America Evangelical University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
America Evangelical University is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for America Evangelical University.
Campus
Location
Gardena, CA
City / state
- ZIP
- 90247-4432
- NCES locale
- Town
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 19% above the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Size
Enrollment
73
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 162
- Graduate
- 234
- Full-time share
- 89%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 88.73%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for America Evangelical University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at America Evangelical University was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for America Evangelical University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2017–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $5,770 | $5,770 | $7,737 |
| 2018 | $5,500 | $5,500 | $8,649 |
| 2019 | $5,500 | $5,500 | $4,908 |
| 2020 | $6,250 | $6,250 | $4,920 |
| 2021 | $6,200 | $6,200 | $19,802 |
| 2022 | $6,200 | $6,200 | — |
| 2023 | $6,200 | $6,200 | $24,088 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
America Evangelical University reported total enrollment of about 73 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 59% male and 41% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (39.7%), White (16.4%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (16.4%). About 88.73% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
89.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at America Evangelical University in 2024 is 73 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 162 students. Graduate enrollment is about 234 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
53.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
33.33% 100% Completion Time
33.33% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 33.33% of students graduating from America Evangelical University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Divinity/Ministry: 53% male / 47% female
- Theology/Theological Studies: 75% male / 25% female
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling: 100% male / 0% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do America Evangelical University graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for America Evangelical University from College Scorecard and IPEDS extracts.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for America Evangelical University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 4 programs by IPEDS completions (5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at America Evangelical University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for America Evangelical University graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for America Evangelical University—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $2,000
- California median 0.20× the median ($10,166)
- Far West median 0.21× the median ($9,635)
- U.S. median 0.26× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,501
- California median 0.85× the median ($6,474)
- Far West median 0.78× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 0.75× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
America Evangelical University at a glance
America Evangelical University
America Evangelical University is a private non-profit institution in Gardena, CA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Divinity/MinistryTheology/Theological StudiesPastoral Studies/Counseling
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American39.7%White or Caucasian16.4%Race/ethnicity unknown16.4%
Schools near America Evangelical University
Other campuses in Gardena, CA when available, plus nearby institutions in California.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within California, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is America Evangelical University located?
America Evangelical University is located in Gardena, CA.
What is America Evangelical University's tuition?
America Evangelical University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $6,200 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $17,854 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does America Evangelical University cost?
Reported tuition is $6,200 and average net price is $17,854 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,500 annually.
What is the student body demographics at America Evangelical University?
America Evangelical University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 162 students, Black or African American (39.7%), White (16.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at America Evangelical University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 33.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is America Evangelical University public or private?
America Evangelical University is a private nonprofit institution located in Gardena, CA.
Is America Evangelical University an HBCU?
No. America Evangelical University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is America Evangelical University a tribal college?
No. America Evangelical University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is America Evangelical University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, America Evangelical University does not meet that proxy (reported share 9.6%).
Is America Evangelical University religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for America Evangelical University: Wesleyan.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.