Angeles College Becomes Angeles University, Relocates Main Campus to Glendale, California

Private nursing and business university serving Southern California since 2004 earns university status and opens a new main campus

GLENDALE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Angeles University, a private nursing and business university serving Southern California, today announced that it has attained university status. Formerly Angeles College, the institution has also relocated its Los Angeles campus to Glendale, which now serves as its main campus. A branch campus continues to operate in the City of Industry.

Angeles University at a Glance
What it is: A private nursing university in Southern California with business programs.
Founded: 2004, as Angeles College of Nursing, by John Krause.

Campuses: Glendale (main) and the City of Industry (branch).

Programs: Vocational Nursing, Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, BSN, RN to BSN Bridge, MSN – Nursing Education, BA in Business Administration, and MBA.

Accreditation: ABHES (institutional); CCNE (RN to BSN and BSN programs).

Website: angelesuniversity.edu

Learner-Centered Education for More Than 20 Years
John Krause founded Angeles College of Nursing in Los Angeles in 2004 to meet rising demand for qualified health professionals who can serve diverse populations. The school was incorporated in March 2004 and received approval to operate from the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) in 2005. Teresa Krause became owner in 2015.

Today, Angeles University educates aspiring professionals to serve with purpose and lead with integrity. Its community of students, faculty, and staff is dedicated to academic excellence and to driving local and global change.

What Programs Does Angeles University Offer?
Angeles University offers nursing degree programs and career-focused healthcare training, including Vocational Nursing, Nurse Assistant, and Medical Assistant. Degree options include the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), the RN to BSN Bridge program, and the Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Education, which the BPPE approved in 2025.

The university expanded into business in 2015 with the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, followed by the Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2018, so graduates can lead as well as care.

Is Angeles University Accredited?
Yes. Angeles University received initial institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) in 2009. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredits its RN to BSN Bridge program (2018) and its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (2023). The Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) approves its Vocational Nursing program, offered at the City of Industry campus since 2019.

Does Angeles University Accept Financial Aid?
Yes. The U.S. Department of Education certified the institution as an eligible participant in federal student financial aid programs in 2010, and the California Student Aid Commission approved it for Cal Grant programs in 2021. Eligible programs are also approved for the training of veterans under Title 38 of the U.S. Code.

Where Is Angeles University Located?
Angeles University’s main campus is in Glendale, California. Its branch campus is in the City of Industry, in the San Gabriel Valley. The City of Industry campus began as a Garden Grove branch in 2011 and relocated in 2014.

Leadership Perspective
“Through partnerships with renowned healthcare facilities, we equip our students with the skills to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care and address the diverse needs of our communities.”

Key Milestones
2004: Founded as Angeles College of Nursing; incorporated.
2009: ABHES institutional accreditation.
2010: Eligible for federal student financial aid.
2015: BA in Business Administration approved.
2018: MBA approved; RN to BSN Bridge accredited by CCNE.
2023: BSN accredited by CCNE.
2025: MSN – Nursing Education approved by BPPE.
2026: University status attained; main campus relocated to Glendale.
About Angeles University
Angeles University is a private institution with campuses in Glendale and the City of Industry, California. Founded in 2004, it prepares students for in-demand healthcare and business careers through learner-centered education. Learn more about Angeles University programs and admissions.

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