Loma Linda University
11060 Anderson Street
Loma Linda, CA 92350
United States
Telephone: 909-651-5042
URL: http://www.llu.edu
Staff Liaison:Each institution is assigned a staff liaison who is their primary point of contact for accreditation activities. Christopher N. Oberg
Student Achievement URL:WSCUC Standards require that institutions regularly generate, evaluate, and make public data about student achievement, including measures of retention, and graduation, and evidence of student learning. https://home.llu.edu/education/office-of-provost/educational-effectiveness/institutional-research/student-success
Current Accreditation Status:Accredited - Reflects the Commission's finding that the institution is in compliance with the Standards. Accredited
Most Recent Commission Action: June 27, 2025
First Accredited:Date the institution was first accredited by WSCUC. 1960
Undergraduate FTE: 882
Graduate FTE: 3,012
Financial Structure Type:Institutions within the WSCUC region are classified as Non-profit, For-profit or State-supported. Non-Profit
Sponsorship:Choices include: No related entity, Proprietary with Parent Board, Religious Control, Multi-institutional system, Other. For more information please see the Related Entities Policy. Religious Control
Academic Calendar:The period of time generally extending from September to June; usually equated to 2 semesters or trimesters, 3 quarters, or the period covered by a 4-1-4 calendar system. Quarter
Distributes Federal Financial Aid: Yes
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| Role | Name | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation Liaison Officer | Ken Nelson | Director, IE | wknelson@llu.edu |
| Board of Directors Chair | Thomas Lemon | Vice President, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists | lemont@gc.adventist.org |
| Chief Academic Officer | Ronald Carter | Provost | rcarter@llu.edu |
| Chief Executive Officer | Richard Hart | President | rhart@llu.edu |
| Chief Financial Officer | Rod Neal | Senior Vice President, Finance & Administration | rneal@llu.edu |
| Director Institutional Research | Ken Nelson | Director, IE | wknelson@llu.edu |
| OPEID | Name | City | Location Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00121800 | Loma Linda University | Loma Linda | Main Campus | Active |
| 00121800 | Puerto Rico | Mayaguez | Additional | Active |
| 121800 | Thailand | Saraburi | Additional | Active |
| Degree | Degree Level | Year Implemented | Modality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy | Research Doctorate | 1954 | On-Site |
| Anatomy | Masters | 1954 | On-Site |
| Bioethics | Non-degree | 2013 | On-Site |
| Bioethics | Masters | 1992 | On-Site |
| Biology | Masters | 1954 | On-Site |
| Biology | Research Doctorate | 1954 | On-Site |
| Biomedical Sciences | Masters | 2014 | On-Site |
| Cancer, Developmental and Regenerative Biology | Masters | 2018 | On-Site |
| Cancer, Developmental, and Regenerative Biology | Research Doctorate | 2018 | On-Site |
| Cardiac Electrophysiology Technology | Associate | 2019 | Distance Education |
| Cardiac and Vascular Imaging (CVI) | Non-degree | 2015 | On-Site |
| Chaplaincy | Masters | 2011 | On-Site |
| Child Life Specialist | Masters | 2003 | On-Site |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Bachelors | 1937 | On-Site |
| Clinical Leadership | Professional Doctorate | 2021 | Distance Education |
| Coding Specialist | Non-degree | 2022 | Distance Education |
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | Bachelors | 1987 | On-Site |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | Masters | 2010 | On-Site |
| Counseling | Masters | 2004 | On-Site |
| Criminal Justice | Masters | 2004 | On-Site |
| Denominational Studies for Chaplains | Non-degree | 2012 | Distance Education |
| Dental Hygiene | Bachelors | 1959 | On-Site |
| Dentistry | Professional Doctorate | 1953 | On-Site |
| Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography | Non-degree | 2002 | On-Site |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Bachelors | 2018 | On-Site |
| Drug and Alcohol Counseling | Non-degree | 2021 | Distance Education |
| Earth Science | Research Doctorate | 2004 | On-Site |
| Endodontics | Masters | 1967 | On-Site |
| Endodontics (27-month Track) | Non-degree | 1979 | On-Site |
| Endodontics (36-month Track) | Non-degree | 2012 | On-Site |
| Environmental Sciences | Bachelors | 2006 | On-Site |
| Epidemiology | Masters | 2021 | Distance Education |
| Epidemiology | Masters | 1980 | On-Site |
| Geology | Bachelors | 1997 | On-Site |
| Geology | Masters | 1954 | On-Site |
| Gerontology | Masters | 2004 | On-Site |
| Global Health | Masters | 1978 | On-Site |
| Health Care Administration | Bachelors | 2009 | Distance Education |
| Health Care Administration | Masters | 2004 | On-Site |
| Health Education and Wellness Coaching | Masters | 2007 | Distance Education |
| Health Education and Wellness Coaching | Masters | 1970 | On-Site |
| Health Geoinformatics | Non-degree | 2005 | Distance Education |
| Health Informatics | Masters | 2013 | Distance Education |
| Health Informatics | Masters | 2013 | On-Site |
| Health Information Administration | Bachelors | 1995 | Distance Education |
| Health Information Administration | Non-degree | 1993 | On-Site |
| Health Information Administration | Bachelors | 1963 | On-Site |
| Health Information Management | Non-degree | 2019 | Distance Education |
| Health Professions Education | Masters | 2003 | On-Site |
| Health Professions Education | Masters | 2015 | Distance Education |
| Health Professions Education | Non-degree | 2004 | On-Site |
| Health Professions Education | Non-degree | 2014 | Distance Education |
| Health Sciences | Associate | 2024 | On-Site |
| Health-Care Administration | Masters | 2020 | Distance Education |
| Implant Dentistry | Masters | 1991 | On-Site |
| Implant Dentistry | Non-degree | 1986 | On-Site |
| Infection, Immunity, and Inflammation | Masters | 2018 | On-Site |
| Infection, Immunity, and Inflammation | Research Doctorate | 2018 | On-Site |
| Marital and Family Therapy | Masters | 2021 | Distance Education |
| Marital and Family Therapy | Masters | 1973 | On-Site |
| Marital and Family Therapy | Professional Doctorate | 2019 | Distance Education |
| Medical Radiography | Associate | 1941 | On-Site |
| Medicine | Professional Doctorate | 1906 | On-Site |
| Natural Sciences | Masters | 2004 | On-Site |
| Neuroscience, Systems Biology, and Bioengineering | Masters | 2018 | On-Site |
| Neuroscience, Systems Biology, and Bioengineering | Research Doctorate | 2018 | On-Site |
| Nuclear Medicine Technology | Bachelors | 2014 | On-Site |
| Nursing | Research Doctorate | 2001 | On-Site |
| Nursing | Bachelors | 2010 | Distance Education |
| Nursing | Masters | 1956 | On-Site |
| Nursing | Professional Doctorate | 2018 | Distance Education |
| Nursing | Bachelors | 1905 | On-Site |
| Nutrition | Masters | 1967 | On-Site |
| Nutrition | Research Doctorate | 2019 | On-Site |
| Nutrition & Dietetics | Bachelors | 1922 | On-Site |
| Nutrition & Dietetics | Masters | 2008 | On-Site |
| Occupational Therapy | Professional Doctorate | 2006 | Distance Education |
| Occupational Therapy | Professional Doctorate | 2022 | On-Site |
| Occupational Therapy | Masters | 1998 | On-Site |
| Occupational Therapy | Masters | 2025 | Distance Education |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Non-degree | 1978 | On-Site |
| Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | Masters | 1960 | On-Site |
| Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | Non-degree | 2001 | On-Site |
| Orthotics & Prosthetics | Masters | 2007 | On-Site |
| Pathologists’ Assistant | Masters | 2015 | On-Site |
| Pediatric Dentistry | Non-degree | 1993 | On-Site |
| Pediatric Dentistry | Masters | 1994 | On-Site |
| Periodontics | Masters | 1962 | On-Site |
| Periodontics | Non-degree | 1977 | On-Site |
| Pharmacy | Professional Doctorate | 2002 | On-Site |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Associate | 1987 | On-Site |
| Physical Therapy | Research Doctorate | 2000 | On-Site |
| Physical Therapy | Professional Doctorate | 1993 | On-Site |
| Physical Therapy | Research Doctorate | 2023 | Distance Education |
| Physician Assistant | Masters | 1999 | On-Site |
| Plant-Based Nutrition | Masters | 2021 | Distance Education |
| Play Therapy | Non-degree | 2022 | Distance Education |
| Polysomnography | Non-degree | 2015 | On-Site |
| Population Medicine | Masters | 2005 | On-Site |
| Population Medicine | Masters | 2005 | Distance Education |
| Prosthodontics | Non-degree | 1993 | On-Site |
| Prosthodontics | Masters | 1996 | On-Site |
| Psychology, Clinical | Research Doctorate | 1993 | On-Site |
| Psychology, Clinical | Professional Doctorate | 1993 | On-Site |
| Public Health | Professional Doctorate | 1986 | On-Site |
| Public Health | Professional Doctorate | 2011 | Distance Education |
| Radiation Sciences | Bachelors | 2008 | Distance Education |
| Radiation Sciences | Bachelors | 2022 | On-Site |
| Radiation Therapy Technology | Bachelors | 2015 | On-Site |
| Radiologist Assistant | Masters | 2009 | Distance Education |
| Rehabilitation Science | Research Doctorate | 2005 | On-Site |
| Rehabilitation Science | Research Doctorate | 2025 | Distance Education |
| Religion and Society | Masters | 2013 | On-Site |
| Respiratory Care | Bachelors | 2015 | Distance Education |
| Respiratory Care | Masters | 2013 | Distance Education |
| Respiratory Care | Masters | 2012 | On-Site |
| Respiratory Care | Bachelors | 2001 | On-Site |
| School Counseling | Non-degree | 2007 | On-Site |
| Social Welfare and Social Research | Research Doctorate | 1998 | On-Site |
| Social Work | Masters | 1992 | On-Site |
| Social Work | Masters | 2016 | Distance Education |
| Social Work | Masters | 2019 | Distance Education |
| Special Imaging: Computed Tomography (CT) | Non-degree | 2014 | Distance Education |
| Special Imaging: Computed Tomography (CT) | Non-degree | 2014 | On-Site |
| Special Imaging: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) | Non-degree | 2015 | On-Site |
| Speech-Language Pathology | Professional Doctorate | 2015 | Distance Education |
| Speech-Language Pathology, Advanced | Non-degree | 2023 | Distance Education |
| Surgical Technology | Associate | 2025 | On-Site |
| Systems, Families, & Couples | Research Doctorate | 1999 | On-Site |
| Season | Year | Review Type |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2030 | Offsite Review |
| Fall | 2030 | Accreditation Visit |