
World Mission University is a private Christian institution in Los Angeles whose academic identity centers on biblical studies and preparation for ministry. Its origins are in theological education, and its current fields of study extend beyond that original focus.
That development matters to applicants: World Mission University should be evaluated as a small, religiously oriented university, not as a broad-based public university. Applicants comparing historical accounts should check the institution's current catalog for the chronology of name changes and academic expansion rather than assume that an older school name describes its present degree offerings.
World Mission University's reported fields of study include Bible and biblical studies, pastoral counseling and specialized ministries, social work, music, and nursing. These fields show a mix of ministry-focused and other professional interests, but a field appearing in federal records does not establish that every associated degree is currently accepting applicants.
Prospective students should use the current academic catalog to identify the exact credential, curriculum, delivery format, and campus requirements for their intended program. This is particularly important for nursing and social work: institutional accreditation alone does not establish a program's professional accreditation or a graduate's eligibility for a state license.
World Mission University is located in Los Angeles, California. Its urban setting makes transportation and scheduling practical considerations, particularly for students who expect to commute rather than live in university housing.
Before enrolling, students should check where their particular classes meet and whether any are offered online or at another instructional site. A workable budget should also account for travel time, parking or transit fares, and the cost of living in Los Angeles; tuition alone will not capture those expenses.
World Mission University presents education through a Christian framework, with biblical learning and preparation for service central to its institutional purpose. Its religious orientation is relevant to students considering the content and expectations of a program.
Applicants should read the university's current mission statement and program descriptions alongside the course catalog. Those documents are the best way to distinguish institution-wide religious commitments from requirements that apply to a particular degree, such as ministry training or fieldwork.
Name of the institution
World Mission UniversityLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
City: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000Religious affiliation
Protestant (Evangelical Christian Church)School type
UniversityMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
1989World Mission University is institutionally accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, 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.
Associate's degree
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.