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America Evangelical University

#2357 in US ranking Gardena, CA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$26,400
Tuition & fees
$6,200
Avg. aid
$5,918
Receiving aid
100%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
33%

What is the accreditation of America Evangelical University?

America Evangelical University identifies the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) as its institutional accreditor. ABHE accreditation concerns the institution as a whole; it should not be confused with specialized accreditation of an individual business or theology program.

Institutional accreditation is relevant to academic oversight and can affect federal-aid eligibility, but students should verify the university's current standing and the eligibility of their specific program before enrolling. Accreditation also does not guarantee that another college will accept a course in transfer. The receiving institution makes that decision, while licensing bodies may impose separate requirements.

What are the admission requirements at America Evangelical University?

America Evangelical University reports an open-admission policy. That generally signals broad access rather than a competitive selection process, but it does not eliminate the need to establish eligibility for a particular degree or graduate program.

Applicants should obtain the current application instructions for their category - first-time undergraduate, transfer, graduate, or international - and check which academic records and identity documents must be submitted. The university's reported acceptance of dual credit may matter to entering undergraduates; credit must still be evaluated for applicability to the chosen degree. Applicants should not assume that Advanced Placement exams or credit for life experience will reduce their requirements, because the institution reports that it does not award those forms of credit.

Check the current catalog or admissions office for program prerequisites, English-language documentation, and deadlines before paying to apply. An open-admission designation is not a substitute for those applicant-specific rules.

What are the application fees and waivers at America Evangelical University?

America Evangelical University's reported application fee is $100. That is a charge to apply, not tuition or an enrollment deposit, and applicants should verify the amount displayed for their application type before submitting payment.

Students who cannot afford the fee should ask admissions whether a waiver is available and whether approval must be obtained before submission. An applicant should not assume that financial-aid eligibility automatically waives an application charge.

What types of ROTC programs are available at America Evangelical University?

Prospective students should not assume America Evangelical University operates an on-campus Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit. Participation through a nearby host institution would require a confirmed cross-enrollment arrangement, not simply proximity to another college.

Anyone interested in an officer-training pathway should ask the university and the relevant ROTC host program whether America Evangelical University students can enroll and how military courses would count toward a degree. ROTC scholarships and participation can carry separate eligibility rules and, in some circumstances, service obligations.

What are the requirements for transfer students at America Evangelical University?

America Evangelical University generally accepts transfer credit from other accredited institutions. Admission as a transfer student and acceptance of particular courses are separate decisions: a course must also fit the requirements of the intended degree.

Transfer applicants should submit official records from every previously attended college as directed by admissions and request a written, program-specific credit evaluation. That evaluation should identify accepted credits, courses that satisfy major or general requirements, and any coursework that must be completed at America Evangelical University. Students with substantial prior credit should obtain the evaluation before relying on a projected graduation date or cost.

What types of study abroad programs are available at America Evangelical University?

Students interested in overseas study should establish whether their America Evangelical University program permits it before making travel or enrollment commitments. Attendance by international students is distinct from a university-operated study-abroad or exchange program.

For a proposed outside program, the practical questions are whether courses will receive advance academic approval, how credits will appear on the transcript, and whether the student's financial aid can apply. Written approval matters particularly when a required course is offered infrequently.

How to Apply to America Evangelical University

Regular application deadline

August 24

Application fee

$100

America Evangelical University First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 10
Out-of-state: 7
International: 4

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 21

America Evangelical University Admission Requirements

Open admission policy

Yes

Dual credit

Yes

Credit for life experiences

No

Advanced placement (AP) credits

No

Special learning opportunities

Study abroad

No

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

No

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

No

America Evangelical University Transfer Acceptance Rate

Accept ACE recommendation for credit

Yes

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.