Two decades after opening its doors as a small nursing school in Los Angeles, the institution formerly known as Angeles College has officially earned university status — a milestone that comes with a new home base in Glendale and a broader academic identity that now spans healthcare and business education.
Private nursing and business university serving Southern California since 2004 earns university status and opens a new main campus
Angeles University, a private nursing and business university serving Southern California, announced on October 26, 2026, that it has achieved university status. The institution, previously operating as Angeles College, has moved its Los Angeles campus to Glendale, which now functions as the main campus. A branch campus remains active in the City of Industry.
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Here’s a quick snapshot of the institution: it is a private nursing university in Southern California that also offers business programs. It was founded in 2004 as Angeles College of Nursing by John Krause. The main campus is now in Glendale, with a branch in the City of Industry. Program offerings include Vocational Nursing, Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, BSN, RN to BSN Bridge, MSN – Nursing Education, BA in Business Administration, and MBA. The institution holds institutional accreditation from ABHES, while its RN to BSN and BSN programs are accredited by CCNE. More information is available at angelesuniversity.edu.
Angeles University is dedicated to making significant contributions to the healthcare community of Los Angeles and its surrounding areas”— Dr. Sasha Rarang, PhD, MSN-Ed, PMHNP-BC, CCM, APRN
John Krause originally launched Angeles College of Nursing in Los Angeles in 2004, responding to a growing need for qualified health professionals equipped to serve diverse communities. The school was formally incorporated in March 2004 and received operational approval from the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) the following year. Ownership transferred to Teresa Krause in 2015.
The university now describes its mission as educating aspiring professionals to serve with purpose and lead with integrity, with a community of students, faculty, and staff committed to academic excellence and meaningful change both locally and globally.
On the academic front, Angeles University offers nursing degrees and career-oriented healthcare training, including Vocational Nursing, Nurse Assistant, and Medical Assistant programs. Degree seekers can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), an RN to BSN Bridge program, or a Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Education, the latter having received BPPE approval in 2025.
The business side of the curriculum took shape in 2015 with the introduction of a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, followed by a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2018 — an expansion designed to help graduates lead as well as care.
Accreditation is firmly in place. 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 both the RN to BSN Bridge program (since 2018) and the BSN program (since 2023). The Vocational Nursing program, offered at the City of Industry campus since 2019, holds approval from the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT).
Financial aid is available to eligible students. The U.S. Department of Education certified the institution for federal student financial aid programs in 2010, and the California Student Aid Commission approved it for Cal Grant programs in 2021. Eligible programs also qualify for veteran training under Title 38 of the U.S. Code.
Geographically, the university is anchored in Glendale, with its branch campus located in the City of Industry in the San Gabriel Valley. That branch traces its origins to a Garden Grove location opened in 2011 before relocating in 2014.
Leadership at the university emphasizes real-world preparation. “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,” the institution states.
Key milestones along the way include: 2004, founded and incorporated as Angeles College of Nursing; 2009, ABHES institutional accreditation; 2010, federal financial aid eligibility; 2015, BA in Business Administration approved; 2018, MBA approved and RN to BSN Bridge accredited by CCNE; 2023, BSN accredited by CCNE; 2025, MSN – Nursing Education approved by BPPE; and 2026, university status attained with the main campus relocated to Glendale.
Angeles University is a private institution with campuses in Glendale and the City of Industry, California. Since its 2004 founding, it has focused on preparing students for careers in healthcare and business through learner-centered education. Prospective students can explore programs and admissions information on the university’s website.
Contact: Angeles University, +1 213-487-2211. Follow the university on social media: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and X.
Why it matters: The transition from college to university reflects a broader trend of specialized institutions expanding their scope to meet workforce demands in healthcare and business. For Southern California students, this change signals a wider range of degree pathways and a more established institutional footprint in the region.
