“To make man whole — pursuing excellence in health science education”
Loma Linda University is a Seventh-day Adventist health sciences university located in Loma Linda, California, founded in 1905. With approximately 4,325 students enrolled across eight schools — Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, Religion, and Behavioral Health — LLU is one of the most distinguished health-focused universities in the United States. Nearly 10% of students are international, representing 80 to 90 countries, making it a genuinely global academic community. Undergraduate programs exist primarily within the School of Allied Health Professions and School of Nursing, offering pathways in nursing, biomedical sciences, radiation technology, dental hygiene, health science, nutrition, physical therapy, and more. Graduate and professional programs are the institution's core strength, with Loma Linda's School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, and School of Pharmacy being nationally recognized. The university operates a major academic medical center — Loma Linda University Health — providing students with extraordinary clinical training opportunities. Graduates command exceptional salaries, with 10-year median earnings of $89,816, reflecting the high-value healthcare careers LLU produces. Located 60 miles east of Los Angeles in Southern California's Inland Empire, the campus serves a diverse, faith-integrated community where service, compassion, and scientific excellence define the institutional mission.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
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The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
$29,960 – $44,960
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$36,412 – $51,412
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
The largest undergraduate school, offering programs in health science, radiation technology, dental hygiene, nutrition, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and clinical laboratory science.
Nationally accredited nursing programs from undergraduate BSN through doctoral level, with strong clinical placements at Loma Linda University Medical Center.
Highly competitive MD program with a mission-driven focus on serving underserved communities, paired with a world-class academic medical center for clinical training.
One of the top dental schools in the Western US, offering DDS, specialty residency programs, and international dentist programs.
Globally focused public health programs with CEPH accreditation, drawing heavily on international student talent for global health, epidemiology, and health policy research.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
