
The University of America is identified with Temecula, California, but its founding date, earlier names, and institutional milestones cannot be established with sufficient confidence for a historical account. Applicants should confirm the institution's exact legal name and operating status before relying on information that may concern a similarly named school.
A verified catalog of The University of America's schools, departments, degrees, and current programs is needed to describe its academic organization. A prospective student should request the catalog for their intended year of entry and check the credential awarded, required courses, delivery format, and whether the program has any separate professional approval. A course listing alone does not establish that a degree program is currently offered.
The University of America is associated with Temecula, a city in southwestern Riverside County, California. The area is served by Interstate 15, so commuting arrangements could matter for students attending in person. Before planning a commute, confirm the institution's current street address and whether classes, examinations, and student services take place there or online.
The institution's official mission and vision should be read in its current catalog or governing documents; a specific statement cannot be reliably attributed here. Applicants can use those documents to determine whether the school emphasizes a particular educational approach, professional field, or religious perspective, then compare those stated priorities with the curriculum and student policies.
Name of the institution
The University of AmericaLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
City: MidsizeReligious affiliation
Protestant (Baptist Church)School type
UniversityMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
TrimestersFoundation year
1983
Certificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
Associate's degree
Certificate of at least 2 years, but less than 4 years
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
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.