Azusa Pacific University

Azusa Pacific University is one of the leading colleges in California with the acceptance rate of 94%. Deadlines for application are Early Action - November 15 and Regular - June 1 . For more information, call (626)812-3016 or send email at admissions@apu.edu.

Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 4,533
    • Average HS GPA: 3.76
    • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • GPA Breakdown

    • 18% 3.75 - 3.99
    • 12% 3.50 - 3.74
    • 12% 3.25 - 3.49
    • 8% 3.00 - 3.24
    • 9% 2.50 - 2.99
    • 2% 2.00 - 2.49
  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    520 - 640
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    520 - 650
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    22 - 28
  • Deadlines

    Early Action
    November 15
    Regular
    June 1

Academics

  • Majors

    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biochemistry.
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting.
    Business Administration and Management, General.
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
    Business/Managerial Economics.
    Finance, General.
    International Business/Trade/Commerce.
    Management Information Systems and Services, Other.
    Marketing, Other.
    Organizational Leadership.
    COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Communication and Media Studies.
    Communication, General.
    Journalism.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer and Information Sciences, General.
    Computer Science.
    EDUCATION.
    Education, General.
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
    ENGINEERING.
    Systems Engineering.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
    Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    Spanish Language and Literature.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
    Nursing Science.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
    Criminal Justice and Corrections.
    LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
    Theatre/Theater.
    LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Mathematics, General.
    MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
    International/Global Studies.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Christian Studies.
    Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other.
    Philosophy.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    Physical Sciences, Other.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Psychology, General.
    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
    Social Work.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Political Science and Government, General.
    Social Sciences, General.
    Sociology.
    THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
    Bible/Biblical Studies.
    Religious Education.
    Religious/Sacred Music.
    Theology/Theological Studies.
    Youth Ministry.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Acting.
    Art/Art Studies, General.
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
    Graphic Design.
    Music Performance, General.
    Music Theory and Composition.
    Music, General.
    Playwriting and Screenwriting.
    Visual and Performing Arts, General.
    Visual and Performing Arts, Other.
  • Degrees

    • Bachelor's
    • Certificate
    • Doctoral/Professional
    • Doctoral/Research
    • Master's
    • Post-Bachelor's certificate
    • Post-Master's certificate
  • Prominent Alumni

    Richard M. Nixon '34
    President of the United States
    Jessamyn West '23
    Author, The Friendly Persuasion (and others)
    Jim Skipper '73
    Assistant Head Coach, NFL Carolina Panthers
    Peter Harris '65
    CEO Marine West
    Darrell Walker '76
    Exec. VP for Business Affairs, BET Television
    Edward Petersen '93
    Co-Founder, VP for Consumer Affairs, Intelius
    George Stults '98
    Actor, Seventh Heaven

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Nov 1
  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA
  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    $4830
    Required Fees
    $580
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $1080
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    N/A
    Transportation for Commuters
    N/A
    On-Campus Room and Board
    $9302
  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • N/A
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Direct PLUS Loans
    • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • N/A
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes
  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 75/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    4485
    Foreign Countries Represented
    N/A
  • Demographics

    • Asian 12.01%
    • African-American 6.27%
    • Hispanic 35.73%
    • Caucasian 32.48%
    • Male 34%
    • Female 66%
    • Аre out of state 85

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    0%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    Yes
    Quality of life rating 77/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    2%
    Campus Environment
    Suburban
    Fire safety rating
    N/A
  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    Yes
    Interview Required
    No
  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    32
    Number of Honor Societies
    5
    Number of Social Sororities
    0
  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division II
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (8)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Soccer
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (12)
    • Basketball
    • Cheerleading
    • Cross Country
    • Diving
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball
    • Water Polo
  • Student Services

    Health
    Womens Center
    Army ROTC Offered on-campus Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: USC
  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    60
  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    100

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    48%
    Graduate in 5 years
    65%
    Graduate in 6 years
    68%
  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Alumni Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    Opportunities at School
    • Experiential
    • Internship
  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
  • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: Varies
      • Average Length: 1 hour
      Campus Tours
      • N/A
    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      No
      Information Sessions
      Not Available
      Times
      N/A