Weimar University

What Weimar University does

Weimar University is a private, nonprofit Seventh-day Adventist institution of higher education located in Weimar, California, founded in 1978 on the former grounds of a tuberculosis sanatorium. Originally established as Weimar Institute, the institution transitioned to Weimar University around 2022 and serves undergraduate and graduate students seeking Christ-centered education that integrates Adventist health principles across disciplines. It offers degree programs spanning business, Christian education, health, music, natural science, nursing (ASN, RN-BSN, BSN), religion, and interdisciplinary studies, plus graduate programs in Counseling Psychology and Wellness and Biblical Mission and Wellness. It is the first self-supporting Adventist institution to earn WASC regional accreditation (retroactive to January 2018) and holds ACEN accreditation for both of its nursing tracks.

Academic delivery runs on standard third-party platforms — Canvas for learning management and Populi for student information — supplemented by hands-on cadaver anatomy, nursing simulation, and microbiology laboratories. The university does not participate in federal student aid programs, instead funding tuition through a work-study and church-sponsorship model anchored by Literature Evangelism canvassing (with reported student earnings above $500/day) and institutional scholarships. A bundle of on-campus enterprises — Weimar Academy, Weimar Elementary, Weimar Market retail, Weimar Inn ($125-$157/night), and the NEWSTART lifestyle program — diversifies revenue beyond tuition while sharing infrastructure and student labor.

Recruitment is built primarily around Seventh-day Adventist church networks, conferences, and educational systems, supplemented by faith-based content marketing through a blog, the "Here We Stand" podcast, YouTube, email, and on-campus visit events (College Days, Alumni Weekend, Family EQ Camp). Online delivery has expanded the MA Counseling Psychology and Wellness program into eleven or more states, opening a new geographic channel. Tuition of $34,030 annually plus $5,415 per semester room and board, financed through work rather than federal loans, yields an average graduate debt of $2,500 — positioned by the institution as 93% below the $37,700 national average and treated as a core recruiting message.

Name

Weimar University

Legal name

Weimar University

Website

https://weimar.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Weimar University is a private, nonprofit Seventh-day Adventist institution in Weimar, California, founded in 1978, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees across nursing, natural science, religion, counseling, business, and health. It is WASC- and ACEN-accredited, the first self-supporting Adventist school to hold regional accreditation, and operates without federal student aid via a work-study model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM), Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Christian universities
• Nursing education
• Graduate programs
• Health science degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Weimar

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Annual tuition of $34,030 with per-semester costs including tuition ($11,255), room & board ($5,415), registration ($115), technology fee ($445), accident insurance ($140), and SA fee ($175). Total per semester approximately $17,015.
2. On-campus Housing and Dining: Room and board services provided to residential students as part of the campus experience.
3. Weimar Market (Weimart) Retail: On-campus retail market selling freshly made granola, bread, and other products, generating income for the campus and student work opportunities.
4. Weimar Inn Hospitality: On-campus hotel providing accommodations at $125-$157/night for visitors, families, and conference attendees, with conference room rental at $200/day.
5. Literature Evangelism Program: Students earn income through book sales during canvassing work-study, with the university receiving matching funds from church or recognized ministry up to $5,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Weimar University delivers faith-based undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including business, education, health, music, natural sciences, nursing, religion, and interdisciplinary studies, along with accredited nursing programs (ASN, RN-BSN, BSN) and graduate programs in counseling psychology and biblical mission. The university supplements academic instruction with campus housing, dining, and the NEWSTART lifestyle program focused on Christ-centered whole-person education. It operates without federal student aid, relying on tuition, work-study, sponsorships, and donations.

Product overview

Weimar University is a Christ-centered Seventh-day Adventist institution offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs across multiple disciplines including Business, Christian Education, Health, Music, Natural Science, Nursing, Religion, and Interdisciplinary Studies. The institution provides student services including a Writing Lab, Library, and Total Community Involvement (TCI) program. Graduate offerings include MA programs in Counseling Psychology and Wellness (with online and on-campus options) and Biblical Mission & Wellness. Nursing programs include Associate in Science of Nursing (ASN) and RN to BSN programs, both accredited by ACEN. The university's digital presence includes its main website, Populi student information system, Canvas LMS, and media offerings such as the 'Here We Stand' podcast. Financial aid services include scholarship portals and the Worthy Student Fund for demonstrated financial need.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program Pre-licensure BSN degree program for students pursuing RN licensure, offered on-campus with ACEN-aligned coursework, nursing simulation labs, and clinical experience. Launched following the institution's 2019 regional accreditation.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Program Associate-level nursing degree preparing students for RN licensure, accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
• RN to BSN Program Bachelor's completion program for registered nurses seeking advanced credentials, accredited by ACEN alongside the ASN program.
• Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and Wellness Graduate program preparing students for LPCC and MFT licensure in California, offered on-campus and online (approved in 11+ states), integrating a biblical framework with clinical counseling training. Launched as the university's first graduate program in Fall 2020.
• Master of Arts in Biblical Mission & Wellness Graduate program combining biblical mission training with wellness ministry, admitting students for Fall semester only.
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Undergraduate business degree teaching accounting, management, and operations alongside prayer, witnessing, and health evangelism.
• Music Degree Program Undergraduate music degree program empowering students to heal a hurting world through music, launched as part of the academic expansion.
• Undergraduate Degree Programs (Health, Christian Education, Religion, Natural Science, Interdisciplinary Studies) Bachelor's-level programs covering Health, Christian Education, Religion, Natural Science (with pre-med, pre-dental, and physical therapy tracks), and Interdisciplinary Studies, delivered on-campus at Weimar, California.
• NEWSTART Lifestyle Program On-campus preventative lifestyle program focused on the NEWSTART principles (Nutrition, Exercise, Water, Sunshine, Temperance, Air, Rest, Trust in God), with online health certificate offerings.
• Weimar Market (Weimart) On-campus retail market selling freshly made granola, bread, and other products to students and the surrounding community, providing student work opportunities.
• Weimar Inn On-campus hotel providing accommodations ($125-$157/night) and conference room rentals ($200/day) for campus visitors, families, and conference attendees.
• Work-Study / Sponsorship & Scholarship Programs Financial assistance pathway combining the Worthy Student Fund, Literature Evangelism Scholarship, Student Missionary Scholarship, and church/ministry matching funds up to $5,000 for students who work instead of taking federal loans.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% less debt than national average at graduation ($2,500 vs $37,700)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Weimar AcademycoreOthersOn-campus secondary school serving as part of the Weimar campus ecosystem, sharing facilities and community with the university
• Weimar ElementarycoreOthersOn-campus elementary school integrated with the Weimar campus community
• Weimar Market (Weimart)coreOthersOn-campus retail market providing freshly made granola and products, serving students and community while offering student work opportunities
• Weimar InncoreOthersOn-campus hotel providing accommodations for visitors, families, and conference attendees at $125-$157/night
• NEWSTARTcoreOthersPreventative lifestyle program located on Weimar campus focused on health education through the NEWSTART principles (Nutrition, Exercise, Water, Sunshine, Temperance, Air, Rest, Trust in God)
• Advent GardensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent-founded microgreens business co-founded by nursing students Wiljon Guarin and Felicity Kaisuva, supplying local restaurants and stores with fresh produce
• Seventh-day Adventist General ConferencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe worldwide Adventist Church organization. General Conference President Erton Köhler visited campus in September 2025, affirming Weimar's role as supporting ministry of the SDA Church
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional accrediting body that granted Weimar Institute 6-year regional accreditation retroactive to January 2018 - first self-supporting Adventist institution to achieve this
• Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nursing education accrediting body conducting site visits for ASN and RN-BSN program accreditation review

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Andrews University: Flagship Seventh-day Adventist university in Berrien Springs, Michigan offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs including theology, nursing, and sciences — the most established SDA higher education peer.
• Walla Walla University: Liberal-arts-focused Seventh-day Adventist university in College Place, Washington, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across similar disciplines as Weimar, including nursing and theology.
• Loma Linda University: Seventh-day Adventist health-sciences university in Loma Linda, California, focused on medical, nursing, and allied health programs — directly comparable on SDA nursing/health sciences offerings.
• Pacific Union College: Seventh-day Adventist liberal arts college in Angwin, California (Northern California, near Weimar) — directly comparable on denomination, geography, and program mix.
• Southern Adventist University: Seventh-day Adventist liberal arts university in Collegedale, Tennessee offering nursing, business, religion, and sciences — comparable denomination, mission, and program mix to Weimar.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@WeimarUniversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/Weimar-Institute-153456812003201
• Xx.com/WeimarUni
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/weimaruniversity

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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