Undergraduate Admission
CPU welcomes applications from high school graduates, GED holders, and transfer students for our undergraduate programs. We evaluate applicants holistically, considering academic preparation, personal character, and commitment to our educational community.
How to Apply
Complete the application online and submit the required documents
online, by mail, or in person.
You may contact the Director of Undergraduate Programs concerning
any admissions related questions.
Ko, Jongpil
Director of Undergraduate Programs
- Email: jpko@cpu.edu
- Phone: 562-926-1023 EXT 313
Application Requirement
Please review the requirements below and contact us with any questions.
- Diploma of high school or GED
- Approval from Academic Affairs Committee
Additional Information
Application Documents
*Submitted documents will not be returned
• Application form (school format) 1 copy
• A letter of recommendation from the applicant's pastor 1 copy
• Personal Statement (school format) 1 copy
• Highschool diploma or official transcript (Korean equivalent GED- translated in English or US GED)
• 2 ID photos
• Application fee $100.00
• Copy of ID
- US Citizen: passport
- Permanent Resident: Front and back of Green Card
- International Student: Passport of applicant and family members, F-1 VISA, i-94, i-20 from previous school (if transferring)
- other ID: Passport, VISA, i-94
• F-1 students’ Financial Statement Documents Financial Guarantee (school format) Most recent bank statement of financial guarantor or a balance certificate from a Korean bank account (Self $25,000 + Spouse $8,000 + children (non US citizen) $4,000 each) I-20 fee: New $150, Transfer $100
Scholarship
Shalom Scholarship (A & E Christian Foundation Scholarship)
Applicable person: Missionary and their direct family
Jireh Scholarship (Staff Scholarship)
Applicable person: Single Mom/Dad- Current Student
Nissi Scholarship (Alumni Scholarship)
Applicable person: Based on GPA
Shammah Scholarship (Mission Scholoarship)
Applicable person: Short term, Intermediate term, Long term Missionary- Current Student
Rapha Scholarship (Other Scholarship)
Applicable person: Family emergency for Current Student or Alumni
* Amount, qualification of the recipient, length of payment will be decided by the BA scholarship committee
• Full time student’s spouse or sibling: 15% of tuition each semester
• Pastors: 15% of tuition each semester
• Missionary: 30% of tuition each semester (Must provide proof of commission from the sending institute each semester, must be regis- tered in 2 or more classes (6 units))
• 1.5 generation scholarship : 20% of tuition each semester (US Middle school transcript or diploma must be submitted)
*Other outside Scholarships: Application should be submitted at the start of each semester which will be reviewed and approved by the scholarship committee