Pacific Union College is a fully accredited Christian liberal arts college, founded in 1882 and located in California's Napa Valley. As a Seventh-day Adventist learning community, PUC offers a Christ-centered undergraduate education that prepares its students for productive lives of useful human service and uncompromising personal integrity. The college's overall program offers a full lineup of bachelor's degrees as well as several associate degrees, master's degrees, and pre-professional and degree completion programs.
PUC's Mission Statement:
Pacific Union College is a Seventh-day Adventist learning community offering an excellent Christ-centered education that prepares its students for productive lives of useful human service and uncompromising personal integrity.
Quick Facts About PUC:
- U.S. News & World Report has ranked PUC in the top tier of its category in the "Best Colleges" issue for 15 consecutive years.
- PUC seniors score well above the national average in Major Field Achievement Tests.
- The Western Association of Schools and Colleges gave PUC its most favorable rating.
- PUC is located in this hills above the Napa Valley, 70 miles north of San Francisco and 60 miles east of the coast, with access to a wide range of recreation and entertainment.
- Students participate in activities as members of over 25 cultural, academic, and special interest clubs, honor societies and campus ministries groups.
- The college has sent over 1300 student missionaries to countries including the Czech Republic, China, Kenya, Chile and the Marshall Islands.
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The PUC story begins in 1882 just off the main street of Healdsburg, California.
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