HISTORY
CPC began operations on July 1, 2007 in Redlands, CA. For two years prior to CPC’s opening, its founders operated a small ESL and certificate program in the Inland Empire. For several years prior to CPC’s opening, a number of educators, business people and investors had noticed a large void in value driven faith-based education and were considering the most cost effective remedy. The development and inauguration of CPC is the culmination of their collaborative effort. The 2019-20 academic year represented CPC’s 12th year of operation. CPC is pleased that its mission is making a difference in higher education as each semester more students participate in its benefits and the college continues to grow.
CPC Highlights
- Founded in 2007 as a private, Christian, liberal arts junior college.
- Low tuition (under $10k per year) with focused curriculum helping students afford college without debt
- Enrolled over 2,000 students since its opening and currently has an enrollment of over 150 full-time student equivalents.
- Received 501(c)(3) status from the IRS – which means you can take a charitable deduction for your contribution.
- Associate Degree programs approved by the state of California in 2018
- Retention rate exceeds 80%
- Completion rate and Transfer rate exceed 90%
- Applied for Accreditation in 2017, completed its self evaluation report and site visit in 2019, and was granted Candidate status accreditation by ACCJC in January of 2020
- Numerous conversions to Christ
MISSION STATEMENT
California Preparatory College offers associate degree and certificate programs and exists to provide affordable higher education in a Christ-centered, diverse learning environment, focusing on rigorous academics, mission service and life skills while preparing students for continued education, job placement and service to humanity.
CHRISTIAN IDENTITY
As a Christian junior college, California Preparatory College believes that God is the origin of all things and the source of all truth. This truth is made known in the Bible, in His creation, in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and throughout human experiences.
CPC is not corporately affiliated with an organized religion or faith, but its culture and educational philosophy is founded upon the beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. While CPC is a Christian college, it welcomes students from all backgrounds, denominations and beliefs and challenges all of its students to seek a more personal, meaningful and deeper relationship with God.
CPC believes that humans are created in the image of God with the ability to think, choose and act. We were originally created in a relationship of love and respect with our Maker. Since God did not want a forced allegiance from those in His image, He gave man the power to choose. This freedom to choose resulted in sin and evil entering human history.
Since sin distorts our views of God and His creation, an important purpose of education is to restore our relationship of love and trust with God and man. Therefore, it is a major purpose of CPC to teach and live love and respect for God, love and respect for others and to align ourselves with the principles of His kingdom – an alignment that is meant to make our lives more joyful, complete and that strengthens our personal relationship with Him.
Since Jesus has challenged us to love God with all our mind, strength, heart and soul, education is challenged to address the entire person. This holistic approach to education enables the development of the intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social and physical well being of students and is essential in the redemptive and restoration mission of God on earth.
This holistic approach to education includes the development of all facets of human maturity.
a. Spiritual Maturity. Students will understand that growth in spiritual maturity includes an ever expanding realization of God’s love, grace, and redemptive teachings of Jesus Christ. Students will be challenged to experience the transforming power of a relationship with Christ as students align their values with the principles of God’s kingdom. Spiritual maturity also includes participating in the mission of Jesus Christ to relieve suffering and assist in restoring man’s love for their Creator.
b. Intellectual Competence. Students will demonstrate a mastery of the cognitive skills of critical thinking, communication, and reflective judgment. Students will have an enthusiasm and curiosity to learn that results in a life-long habit of continuing inquiry that characterizes a truly educated person.
c. Social and Emotional Maturity. Students will demonstrate socio-emotional maturity with their leadership skills as they facilitate personal and collective, positive change in the world.
d. Physical Well-being. Students will take responsibility for their own well-being by practicing a health-promoting lifestyle.
CPC also believes that personal meaning and purpose is best found in developing a deep love for God and a compassionate love for others. When we align our goals with the purposes of God, we will experience the joy and fulfillment that God wants for all of us. Thus, it is a purpose of CPC to graduate servant leaders who will positively change their world as followers of Jesus Christ.
RELIGIOUS - NON DISCRIMINATION
CPC is a private, nonprofit Christian college located in Colton, California. CPC is not corporately affiliated with an organized religion or faith, but its culture and educational philosophy is founded upon the tenants of the Seventh-day Adventist belief system. While CPC is a Christian college, it welcomes students, faculty and staff from all backgrounds, denominations and beliefs.
California Preparatory College does not discriminate against students or employees on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status. Title IX regulations require non-discrimination on the basis of sex or gender, which includes unlawful discrimination based on pregnancy and/or disability discrimination based upon complications related to pregnancy and ensures that students of all ages are not denied or limited in their ability to participate in or benefit from the school’s educational programs or activities on the basis of sex.