America Evangelical Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
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 Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,200
- 2024 Average Net Price: $17,854 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 73 89.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 33.33%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 162
- Room & Board: $14,500 annual estimate
America Evangelical University: what the data shows
Common questions about America Evangelical University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is America Evangelical University?
America Evangelical University is located in Gardena, CA (ZIP 90247-4432).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is America Evangelical University public or private?
America Evangelical University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does America Evangelical University cost?
Published tuition: $6,200.
Average net price after aid: $17,854.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $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.
How big is America Evangelical University?
Total enrollment: 73 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 162 students.
Graduate enrollment: 234 students.
About 89% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at America Evangelical University?
150%-time completion rate: 33.33%.
First-year retention: 53.6%.
How much debt do students have?
88.73% of students receive Pell grants.
What is America Evangelical University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Divinity/Ministry (17 completions)
- Theology/Theological Studies (8 completions)
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling (4 completions)
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is America Evangelical University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 33.33%; net price $17,854. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,200
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at America Evangelical University was $6,200.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$17,854
2024 Value
In 2024 America Evangelical University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,854.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$71,416 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$17,854 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$24,800 4-Year Tuition
$14,500 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$21,900 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$87,600 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for America Evangelical University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
88.73% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
54.93% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 39.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
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
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Asian.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for America Evangelical University.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for America Evangelical University.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Divinity/Ministry: 17 completions
2. Theology/Theological Studies: 8 completions
3. Pastoral Studies/Counseling: 4 completions
4. Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services: 2 completions
Most popular programs at America Evangelical University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for America Evangelical University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for America Evangelical University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $2,000
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,501
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
America Evangelical University is a private non-profit institution located in Gardena, CA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Divinity/Ministry, Theology/Theological Studies, Pastoral Studies/Counseling. Enrollment is approximately 73 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (39.7%), White (16.4%), Race/ethnicity unknown (16.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 33.33%. Approximately 88.73% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Location
Gardena, CA 90247-4432
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 33.33% graduation rate at America Evangelical University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is America Evangelical University located?
America Evangelical University is located in Gardena, CA.
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
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.