A private health sciences institution, Loma Linda University offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs in its Schools of Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, Science and Technology, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Faculty of Religion. Founded in 1905 by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, LLU educates some 4,000 students each year. Its 30,000 alumni serve around the world.