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Azusa Pacific University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
88.4%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹41,76,029Out-of-state
Students
2,759Undergraduates
Students per teacher
9Student to faculty

About

Azusa Pacific University (APU) is a private evangelical research university in Azusa, California, United States. The university was founded in 1899 in Whittier, California, with classes first held on March 3, 1900, and degrees offered in 1939. The university's seminary, the Graduate School of Theology, holds to a Wesleyan-Arminian doctrinal theology. APU offers more than 100 associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs on campus, online, and at seven regional locations across Southern California.
Azusa Pacific University is organized into several colleges and schools: The College of Arts, Humanities, Sciences, and Theology (School of the Arts, School of Humanities and Sciences, School of Theology); the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences (School of Education, School of Behavioral Sciences); the College of Nursing and Health Sciences (School of Nursing, School of Health Sciences); the School of Business and Management (including the Leung School of Accounting); and Azusa Pacific Seminary. APU is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), and also has 14 professional accreditations.

Admissions planning estimate

88.4% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 53.4%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 79.48%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 79.5% (3,060/3,850; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

88 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 3,404
Offered a place 3,010
Enrolled 412

13.7% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite983-1238
4001600
ACT composite25-30
136

What a year costs

₹52,81,232 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹41,76,029
  • Housing₹10,05,448
  • Books & supplies₹99,756
Sticker price ₹52,81,232
After aid (average) ₹20,86,417

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹41,76,029
Out-of-state ₹41,76,029

Average aid awarded: ₹10,55,702 a year.

Outcomes and support

84%
Retention
61.8%
Graduation
100%
Get financial aid
14%
From out of state

One teacher for every 9 students

Small classes: professors will know your name.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

Hispanic 39.9%
White 24.5%
Asian 14%
African American 5.9%
Multiracial 5%
Unknown 5%
Pacific Islander 0.9%
Native American 0.4%

7 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice
  • Certificate
  • Diploma

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Bible/Biblical Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Biological and Physical Sciencesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychologybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Criminologybachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servicesbachelor
Graphic Communicationsbachelor
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministriesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Religious Educationbachelor
Religious Music and Worshipbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Languagebachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor
Theology and Religious Vocations, Otherbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate88.43%
Total Applicants3404
Admitted Applicants3010
Enrolled Applicants412
Application Fee₹4,227
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %983
SAT Composite 75th %1238
ACT Composite 25th %25
ACT Composite 75th %30

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹41,76,029
Out-of-State Tuition₹41,76,029
Average Housing Cost₹10,05,448
Books & Supplies₹99,756
Average Net Price₹20,86,417
Students Receiving Aid100%
Average Aid Awarded₹10,55,702
Out-of-State Students14%

Student Body Diversity

African American5.91%
Asian13.99%
Hispanic39.91%
White24.54%
Multiracial5.04%
Native American0.36%
Pacific Islander0.94%
International4.35%
Unknown Race4.97%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate61.79%
Retention Rate84.02%
Student/Faculty Ratio9:1
Total Undergraduates2759

Contact

Street Address901 E Alosta Ave
ZIP Code91702
Phone(626) 812-3016
Websitehttps://www.apu.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/