Azusa Pacific University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2162 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #603 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #548 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #48 of 249 | In California |
| #343 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 29 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Undenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 2,759
- Graduates
- 3,513
- Male:Female Ratio
- 29:71
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.apu.edu
Azusa Pacific University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Azusa Pacific University has an acceptance rate of 88% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 91% | 87% |
| Applicants | 3,404 | 1,196 | 2,180 |
| Admissions | 3,010 | 1,092 | 1,893 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 410 | 161 | 249 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
2,334 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
979 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
12 or 3%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 983
or below
75% of them
had 1238
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Azusa Pacific University are 983-1238 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
7 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Azusa Pacific University are 25-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 2483 (40%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1420 (23%) |
| Asian | 987 (16%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 432 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 396 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 241 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 239 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 53 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Azusa Pacific University is $26,143 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,781 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,495 |
| $48-75K | $22,998 |
| $75-110K | $21,641 |
| $110K+ | $27,193 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $43,758 | $17,015 |
| Tuition in-state | $43,758 | $17,015 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $43,758 | $17,015 |
| Fee in-district | $700 | |
| Fee in-state | $700 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $700 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,146 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,674 |
| Room charge | $5,774 |
| Meal charge | $4,900 |
Azusa Pacific University majors
Azusa Pacific University has granted 1,198 bachelor's degrees across 50 programs, 1,194 master's across 33 programs, and 148 doctorate degrees across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Azusa Pacific University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 614 | 198 | 14 |
| Psychology, Other | 205 | 22 | |
| Psychology, General | 104 | 26 | |
| Social Work | 18 | 90 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 53 | 53 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 93 | ||
| Education, General | 73 | 15 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 74 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | 59 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 59 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 52 | ||
| Music, General | 30 | 20 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 48 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 37 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 32 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 30 | ||
| Social Sciences, Other | 30 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 30 | ||
| Accounting | 17 | 10 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 23 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 21 | ||
| Religious Education | 13 | 8 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 19 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 12 | 6 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 18 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 17 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | 4 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 10 | 5 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 15 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 14 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 | ||
| School Psychology | 13 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 12 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 10 | ||
| Public Administration | 10 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 9 | ||
| Biotechnology | 9 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 9 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 9 | ||
| Criminology | 8 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | ||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 8 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 7 | ||
| Sociology, General | 7 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 | ||
| Biochemistry | 6 | ||
| Journalism | 6 | ||
| Public Health, General | 6 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 6 | ||
| Computer Science | 5 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 4 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 4 | ||
| Human Nutrition | 4 | ||
| Statistics, General | 4 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 3 | ||
| Engineering, General | 3 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 2 | 1 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 1 | ||
| Human Computer Interaction | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,198 | 1,194 | 148 |
Azusa Pacific University has a graduation rate of 62%, which is among the 35% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 53% | 67% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Azusa Pacific University has published 2,650 scientific papers with 36,670 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, Computer Science, Biology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 8 | 48 |
| 1994 | 7 | 49 |
| 1995 | 7 | 51 |
| 1996 | 12 | 93 |
| 1997 | 9 | 93 |
| 1998 | 6 | 100 |
| 1999 | 12 | 106 |
| 2000 | 15 | 174 |
| 2001 | 10 | 153 |
| 2002 | 17 | 147 |
| 2003 | 27 | 198 |
| 2004 | 26 | 241 |
| 2005 | 36 | 269 |
| 2006 | 44 | 319 |
| 2007 | 53 | 380 |
| 2008 | 65 | 500 |
| 2009 | 97 | 637 |
| 2010 | 85 | 663 |
| 2011 | 93 | 842 |
| 2012 | 89 | 1044 |
| 2013 | 109 | 1191 |
| 2014 | 162 | 1326 |
| 2015 | 145 | 1467 |
| 2016 | 195 | 1621 |
| 2017 | 161 | 1698 |
| 2018 | 233 | 1952 |
| 2019 | 170 | 2606 |
| 2020 | 157 | 3046 |
| 2021 | 138 | 3380 |
| 2022 | 153 | 3296 |
| 2023 | 125 | 3343 |
| 2024 | 64 | 3047 |
| 2025 | 55 | 2522 |
Azusa Pacific University alumni
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Colleen Ballinger
- Occupations
- television actorjournalistactortelevision producerwriter
- Biography
-
Colleen Mae Ballinger is an American comedian, YouTuber, actress, singer and writer. She is best known for her creation and portrayal of the Internet character Miranda Sings, posting videos of the character on YouTube, performing her one-woman comedy act on tour in theatres worldwide, and creating and starring in a Netflix original series titled Haters Back Off (2016–2017). Ballinger created the comically talentless, egotistical and eccentric character to satirize the many YouTube videos featuring people singing badly in hopes of breaking into show business but who appear unaware of their lack of talent.
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John C. Maxwell
- Occupations
- opinion journalistwriteroratormotivational speakerpastor
- Biography
-
John C. Maxwell is an American author, speaker, and pastor who has written books primarily focused on leadership. Titles include The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader. Some of his books have been on the New York Times Best Seller list.
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Scheana Shay
- Occupations
- modelactor
- Biography
-
Scheana Shay is an American television personality and actress. She was an original cast member on the Bravo reality television series Vanderpump Rules for eleven seasons. Shay made guest appearances on the spin-off, The Valley, in the second season.
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John F. MacArthur
- Occupations
- Protestant theologianradio personalitypastorwriternon-fiction writer
- Biography
-
John Fullerton MacArthur Jr. was an American Baptist pastor, theologian, author, and broadcaster. He was the founder of Grace to You, a nationally syndicated radio and television Bible teaching program. He was also the longtime pastor of Grace Community Church, a non-denominational church in Sun Valley, California from 1969 until his death in 2025. Additionally, MacArthur served as the chancellor emeritus of The Master's University and The Master's Seminary, both based in Santa Clarita, California.
General info
| Alternative names | APU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1899 |
| Motto | God First |
| Colors | brick, white, black |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also summer session (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,008 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 901 E Alosta Azusa, California, 91702-7000 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 50,000 |
| Phone | 6269693434 |