
Haven University is a small institution in Garden Grove, California. Its Christian higher-education context is reflected in the accrediting organization identified for the university, the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS).
Applicants looking into Haven's history should distinguish it from other institutions with similar names. A founding date, former name, or account of a merger should be confirmed in Haven's own institutional history before being treated as part of its record.
Haven University reports undergraduate and graduate tuition, indicating that students should distinguish between its offerings at those levels. Religion or religious studies and business administration are among the fields associated with the institution.
Those field names alone do not establish which specific degrees, concentrations, or courses are currently open to new students. Before applying, prospective students should obtain the current academic catalog and check each program's credential, required courses, delivery format, and expected time to completion. This matters especially for students pursuing a credential for ministry, employment, or further graduate study.
Haven University is located in Garden Grove, California, in Orange County. Students considering in-person classes should plan around a suburban Southern California setting and the travel demands of their particular schedule.
Garden Grove is part of a larger regional network of cities rather than an isolated college town. A useful commuting estimate depends on the address where classes actually meet, class times, parking arrangements, and access to local transit. Students should confirm those details for their program rather than assuming every course meets at the same location.
Haven University's association with TRACS places it in a Christian higher-education context. That affiliation should not, by itself, be read as a complete statement of the university's mission, denominational identity, or expectations of students.
For a decision about fit, applicants should read the university's current mission statement alongside its catalog and student handbook. Those documents can clarify how religious commitments relate to coursework, conduct rules, and campus activities. A stated educational purpose describes the institution's goals; it is not evidence that every student has the same experience or outcome.
Name of the institution
Haven UniversityLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
Suburb: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000Religious affiliation
Protestant (Christian non-denominational)School type
UniversityMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
1969Haven University is institutionally accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Certificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
Certificate of at least 2 years, but less than 4 years
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - otherData 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.