Founded in 1895, Northwest Christian University is a private Christian college. It is #21 on the best regional colleges (West) ranking by U.S. News & World Report for 2011. The school offers a variety of majors at the undergraduate level, including business, accounting, education, teaching and human services. The aim of the school is to produce ethical leaders for the workplace and church, based on Christian values. The school provides a variety of resources for financial aid to qualified candidates, including federal aid.
Texas Christian University was founded in 1873 and ranks #99 on the national universities rankings by U.S. News & World Report for 2011. The school is the largest university associated with the Disciples of Christ Christian Church and will admit students of all faiths. The school is also affiliated with the Brite Divinity School, a theological seminary. Students can major in business, management, communications, journalism, marketing, education, a variety of health professions and social sciences.
Ranked at #19 on the the U.S. News & World Report regional colleges (West) list for 2011, Abilene Christian University's beginnings date back to 1906. The university offers a variety of majors, including accounting, business, psychology, interdisciplinary studies, education and teaching. The university is associated with the Churches of Christ, but will admit students of all religious backgrounds. The school also offers graduate studies in theology, in addition to undergraduate courses in biblical studies for students wanting to serve in the ministry.
SMU comes in at #56 on the U.S. News national universities rankings for 2011. The school was founded in 1911 by the United Methodist Church. Today it is home to a variety of religious affiliations, while the curriculum is strictly secular in nature. The school houses the George W. Bush Presidential Center, which includes a museum dedicated to the Bush administration, a library and a public policy institute. Students at the university major in business, social sciences, journalism, engineering, communications, and the visual and performing arts.
Pepperdine falls in at #53 on the national universities ranking for 2011. Located in Malibu, California, the school is famous for its picturesque location. The school's theology adheres to the New Testament-based traditions of the Churches of Christ. All students are required to attend a number of spiritual events each year and must take at least three Bible courses while completing a degree program at the undergraduate level. Students can major in a variety of subjects, including psychology, social sciences, business, journalism, communications and interdisciplinary studies.