Loma Linda University

Loma Linda University is a small private non-profit R2 doctoral research university located in Loma Linda, California, with an undergraduate enrollment of 909. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader California postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. The institution maintains an open-admissions policy for most of its programs, making it accessible to a broad range of prospective students. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $89,816. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $20,854. The student-to-faculty ratio is 3:1. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.