ABOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHRISTIAN COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Offering affordable, Christ-centered education at 15 partner colleges and universities across Southern California.
Mission Statement
As Southern California Christian Colleges & Universities, we serve students, families, and counselors by promoting Christian higher education opportunities, and presenting their value and affordability.
Southern California Christian Colleges & Universities (SCCCU) represents 15 private Christian universities located throughout California. SCCCU member schools provide students with higher education opportunities that are both esteemed and affordable. These institutions incorporate rigorous academic programs, Biblical teaching, and community spirit.
SCCCU member schools offer a well-rounded college experience through providing opportunities for:
Academic
Success
community
involvement
Value &
Affordability
spiritual
development
Southern California Christian Colleges & Universities institutions offer 266 academic majors, an average 15:1 student-to- faculty ratio, and regionally accredited degrees through WASC—preparing students for graduate and doctoral study at SCCCU and non-SCCCU institutions alike.
51%
FOUR YEAR GRADUATION RATE
266
ACADEMIC MAJORS
15:1
STUDENT - TO - FACULTY RATIO
- Regionally accredited by WASC, providing nationally recognized degrees
- Strong academic outcomes, including a 51% four-year graduation rate and 64% six-year graduation rate (compared to 17% and 52% in the CSU system)
SCCCU is committed to making a quality Christian education accessible and affordable, providing financial resources and demonstrating the value of its institutions. Collectively, SCCCU schools awarded over $531 million in aid (2013–2014), with 88% of students receiving financial assistance, including federal aid, merit-based scholarships, and departmental awards.
- Strong financial aid support across all campuses
- 88% of students receiving financial assistance
- Multiple scholarship opportunities including merit-based and departmental awards
Beyond academics, SCCCU campuses foster community, relationships, and spiritual growth through extracurricular activities, chapel programs, service opportunities, on-campus housing, and collegiate athletics. Campuses range from 9 to 131 acres and serve student populations from 323 to 5,700 students.
At SCCCU institutions, students are equipped to grow academically, spiritually, and personally—preparing them to become well-rounded Christian leaders in their chosen fields.
