Quick Facts

Pacific Union College is a fully accredited Seventh-Day Adventist Christian liberal arts college, founded in 1882 and located in California's Napa Valley. The college's overall program offers a full lineup of bachelor's degrees as well as several associate degrees, one master's degree, and pre-professional and degree completion programs.

Pacific Union College is a 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
Institution: Pacific Union College
Religious Affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist
Founded: 1882
Enrollment: 1500
Address: One Angwin Avenue, Angwin, CA, 94508
Nickname: Pioneers
Colors: Green/Vegas Gold
Facilities: Pacific Auditorium (often referred to as "The Covered Wagon")
PUC Field
Athletic Affiliation: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
Conference: California Pacific Conference (Charter Member since 1997)
President: Dr. Heather Knight
Athletic Director: Robert M. Castillo
Women's Sports: Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball
Men's Sports: Soccer, Cross Country, Basketball

Other PUC Quick Facts:
  • U.S. News & World Report has ranked PUC in the top tier of its category in the "Best Colleges" issue for 17 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.