TO PROVIDE A QUALITY LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION TO STUDENTS UTILIZING THE FOUR CORE VALUES OF THE INSTITUTION WHICH INCLUDE: TO FOSTER ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE THROUGH PRE-PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES, ASSOCIATES, BACCALAUREATE AND MASTER'S PROGRAMS THROUGH TRADITIONAL, TECHNICAL AND ONLINE SYSTEMS; TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT CONDUCIVE TO STUDENT SUCCESS; TO UPHOLD THE DIGNITY OF ALL PERSONS AND VALUE DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES WITHIN A CHRIST-CENTERED COMMUNITY; AND TO MODEL SERVANT LEADERSHIP THROUGH EFFECTIVE STEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES. OVER 90% OF OUR STUDENTS RECEIVE STUDENT FINANCIAL AID IN THE FORM OF ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, LOANS AND STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE UNIVERSITY HAS OVER 100 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND IS COMMITTED TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE THROUGH A STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO OF 16:1.
