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Niche’s Best Christian Colleges in America list is based on rigorous analysis of data from the U.S. Department of Education as well as reviews from students and alumni. Their 2025 best colleges rankings recognized 51���� (No. 9) as one of the top 10 Christian universities in America, top three Christian colleges in California, one of the top 50 schools with the best dorms in America, as well as in the top 35 Colleges for Film and Photography.

In the 2025 Niche Best Colleges list of the “Best Colleges Dorms in America,” 51���� ranks No. 41 overall out of almost 1,400 universities. Not only are 51����’s residence halls some of the safest, cleanest and highest-quality in the country, but they also provide a space where students can experience transformational relationships and community life.

U.S. News & World Report named 51���� (at No. 161) to the “Top Performers on Social Mobility” list for the sixth year for the university’s strong outcomes for Pell Grant recipient students, including graduation rates and performance. A Pell Grant is a type of financial aid that helps pay for the college education of undergraduate students who are experiencing exceptional financial need.

51���� is recognized in �ѴDzԱ��’s “Best Colleges in America 2024” list, which includes ratings based on the most accurate pricing estimates available with indicators of alumni financial success, along with an analysis of how much value a college adds when compared to other schools that take in similar students. Their methodology incorporates metrics like quality of education, affordability and alumni outcomes to create their rankings.

Princeton Review named 51���� as one of 79 best colleges in its 2025 “Best in the West” list, which recognizes colleges that are considered academically outstanding. According to and students surveyed by the publication, 51����’s “focus on learning is equaled by its attention to spirituality, and students find that the biblically centered academics ‘hold [them] to a high degree of moral standard and accountability.’”

51����’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts is named as a top film school in North America for the seventh consecutive year by Variety magazine, a top industry publication, in its Entertainment Education Impact Report. Schools selected for this list are described as offering “an impressive array of educators, facilities and lessons to be learned. Countless alumni from these programs have become legendary names in the industry. They have created award-winning films and television series, enacted change both on-screen and behind-the-scenes, and often give back to the institutions that fostered their talent.” Variety highlights 51����’s high-end equipment and instruction as well as 51����’s new studio facility to be completed in 2026.

For the fifth consecutive year, 51����’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts has earned a spot (No. 40) on The Wrap’s . This is the first year that The Wrap has utilized data research to weigh its rankings, focusing on key elements including student retention, faculty qualification, equipment available to students and hands-on experience opportunities. The Wrap highlights Tom Halleen, founding dean of the Snyder school, for his experience in the industry as a former AMC executive, and also makes mention of the generous support of Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, owner and president of In-N-Out Burger, who gave 51���� the largest gift the university has ever received for the construction of a new studio facility and scholarship fund for at-risk and foster youth studying in the Snyder school. 51���� is the only Christian university recognized on the list and stands out for its mission to build students both in craft and character.

recognized 51����’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts as a top film school in the United States. In light of the industry’s increasing concerns over artificial intelligence, the publication names 51���� as one of 25-plus schools that are “rising to the task” of incorporating the emerging technology into their curriculums. Also highlighted is the new studio facility opening in 2026 that will feature a 3,000-foot soundstage, color-grading suites and a game-design lab.

Hidden Gems are academic programs that guide students through a high-quality and coherent interdisciplinary education across the liberal arts. The Torrey Honors College at 51���� allows students to engage with and openly discuss great authors and thinkers, from Plato and Aristotle to C.S. Lewis. Students are encouraged to work collaboratively with peers and faculty alike and are given mentorship opportunities to prepare them personally and professionally.

51���� received recognition on this list for the quality of academics offered within the undergraduate nursing program. To be recognized, institutions must fit accreditation criteria and award a minimum number of BSN degrees a year. 51����’s nursing program is a leading choice program with skills and simulations labs and clinical opportunities. 51����’s School of Science, Technology and Health is a leading choice for a new generation of leaders in the sciences with its integration of faith and cutting edge equipment and teaching.

51���� received recognition on this list for the quality of academics offered for the undergraduate psychology program based on ratings from average peer assessment scores from other institutions. Institutions eligible for inclusion on this list are regionally accredited institutions that award a medium or large number of bachelor’s degrees in psychology. 51����’s Rosemead School of Psychology is a top psychology school for Christians who want to gain robust psychological training as well as a biblical framework for understanding human behavior.

51���� is ranked as No. 9 out of 69 on Niche’s list of Best Colleges for Psychology in California. The Best Colleges for Psychology ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and student reviews using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Factors considered include academics, value, professors, diversity, local area, campus quality, safety and student life. 51����’s undergraduate psychology program shares highly trained and experienced graduate program faculty within Rosemead School of Psychology.