Stanton University

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Stanton University
Type Private
Established1996 (1996)
President David Kim
Location, ,
United States
Colors Navy blue, black, white and gray
Nickname Elks
Website www.stanton.edu

Stanton University is a non-profit college founded in 1996. It has two campuses, the main campus in Garden Grove, California, and the secondary campus in Los Angeles, California. [1]

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It received accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in 2021. [2]

Athletics

The Stanton athletic teams are called the Elks. The university is a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA), primarily competing as an Independent since the 2024–25 academic year.

At some point, its long term goal is to be a dual member of the USCAA and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The university's team colors are navy blue, black, white and gray. [3]

Stanton competes in eight intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include basketball, golf, soccer and tennis; while women's sports include basketball, golf, soccer and tennis.

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