Woodbury University

Woodbury University is a private university located in Burbank, California. Founded in 1884, it is one of the older institutions of higher education in Southern California. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs through its School of Business, School of Architecture, School of Media Culture & Design, and School of Liberal Arts. Woodbury University began as a business college and continues to emphasize professional education in areas such as business administration, architecture, design, and media. Its suburban campus serves students seeking career-focused programs in creative and applied disciplines, particularly those interested in studying in the Los Angeles region.

Woodbury University was founded in 1884 in Los Angeles, California, as Woodbury’s Business College by educator Francis C. Woodbury. Established to meet the needs of the city’s growing commercial sector, the institution initially focused on practical business education, including bookkeeping and commercial law. In 1926, the college was chartered by the State of California to grant undergraduate and graduate degrees, marking a significant step in its academic development. In 1931, it expanded into professional arts and design fields closely connected to business. The institution moved to a new Wilshire Boulevard campus in 1937 and continued to broaden its offerings during the twentieth century. In 1974, Woodbury College officially became Woodbury University. In 1985, the university relocated to its current campus in Burbank. Today, Woodbury University offers programs across business, architecture, design, media, and liberal arts disciplines.