A Seventh-day Adventist health sciences university integrating faith, science, and healing ministry since 1905.
Loma Linda University comprises eight schools: Allied Health Professions, Behavioral Health, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Religion. The university offers over 100 degree and certificate programs spanning associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. Programs emphasize hands-on clinical training through integration with six nearby hospitals and the Loma Linda University Medical Center. The School of Public Health, founded in 1967, is accredited by the Association of Schools of Public Health and offers MS, MPH, DrPH, and certificate programs.
The suburban campus in Loma Linda features the 150,000-square-foot Centennial Complex (opened 2009) with classrooms, amphitheaters, simulation labs, and workstations for dental, medical, and physical therapy students. The on-campus church has approximately 7,000 members. Students have access to housing and dining options, wellness services, spiritual care from campus chaplains, and student activities. The region offers proximity to Los Angeles, San Bernardino Mountains, and Palm Springs.
The university accepts applications for undergraduate, graduate, and professional certification programs. Most transfer credits from accredited institutions are accepted to honor academic progress. All degree programs require some college credit. The university reports that 92% of students find jobs after graduation and 68% of students receive customized financial aid, with $123 million awarded annually to qualified students.
Loma Linda University receives over $25 million in annual research awards. From 1998 to 2003, the university was the number one academic recipient of federal funds, receiving $167.2 million. The institution is ranked 5th in California for job placement after graduation. Notable alumni include orthopedic surgeon Frank Jobe (1956), civil rights leader T.R.M. Howard (1935), and public health scholar David R. Williams (1981).