Azusa Pacific University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2152 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #590 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #537 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #47 of 249 | In California |
| #376 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 29 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Undenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 3,348
- Graduates
- 3,821
- Male:Female Ratio
- 28:72
- 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 87% 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 | 87% | 86% | 87% |
| Applicants | 3,438 | 1,198 | 2,230 |
| Admissions | 2,991 | 1,036 | 1,948 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 510 | 159 | 351 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 8 | 3 | 5 |
2,338 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,117 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
49 or 10%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 980
or below
75% of them
had 1240
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Azusa Pacific University are 980-1240 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
12 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Azusa Pacific University are 21-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | 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 | 2643 (37%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1914 (27%) |
| Asian | 1027 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 491 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 443 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 308 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 255 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 65 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Azusa Pacific University is $26,666 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 | $18,907 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,768 |
| $48-75K | $19,999 |
| $75-110K | $21,048 |
| $110K+ | $28,810 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $41,650 | $17,661 |
| Tuition in-state | $41,650 | $17,661 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $41,650 | $17,661 |
| Fee in-district | $680 | $150 |
| Fee in-state | $680 | $150 |
| Fee out-of-state | $680 | $150 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,467 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,622 |
| Room charge | $5,422 |
| Meal charge | $5,200 |
Azusa Pacific University majors
Azusa Pacific University has granted 1,526 bachelor's degrees across 54 programs, 1,154 master's across 35 programs, and 163 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 | 615 | 250 | 24 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 82 | 100 | |
| Psychology, General | 150 | 21 | |
| Psychology, Other | 143 | 25 | |
| Social Work | 36 | 84 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 93 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 87 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 64 | ||
| Education, General | 41 | 14 | |
| Music, General | 26 | 20 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | 45 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 44 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | 42 | |
| School Psychology | 41 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 38 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 37 | ||
| Accounting | 22 | 11 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 32 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 31 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 30 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 27 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 19 | 7 | |
| Marketing, Other | 25 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 22 | ||
| Public Health, General | 21 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 10 | 10 | |
| Organizational Communication, General | 17 | 1 | |
| Religious Education | 9 | 9 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 12 | 5 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 17 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 17 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 17 | ||
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 16 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 15 | ||
| Public Administration | 15 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 14 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 14 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 14 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 14 | ||
| Criminology | 13 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 12 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 12 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 12 | ||
| Biotechnology | 11 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 11 | ||
| Journalism | 11 | ||
| Biochemistry | 10 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 10 | ||
| Computer Science | 9 | ||
| Engineering, General | 9 | ||
| School Librarian & School Library Media Specialist | 9 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| History, General | 8 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 5 | 3 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | ||
| Religious Music and Worship, Other | 7 | ||
| Philosophy | 6 | ||
| Sociology, General | 6 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 6 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 5 | ||
| Statistics, General | 5 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 4 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Area Studies, Other | 3 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 3 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Economics, General | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 1 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 1 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | ||
| Urban Education and Leadership | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,526 | 1,154 | 163 |
Azusa Pacific University has a graduation rate of 61%, which is among the 37% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 61% | 57% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Azusa Pacific University has published 2,306 scientific papers with 21,885 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4 | 9 |
| 1992 | 1 | 14 |
| 1993 | 10 | 18 |
| 1994 | 7 | 13 |
| 1995 | 7 | 24 |
| 1996 | 13 | 47 |
| 1997 | 9 | 68 |
| 1998 | 7 | 72 |
| 1999 | 11 | 78 |
| 2000 | 12 | 95 |
| 2001 | 8 | 101 |
| 2002 | 17 | 104 |
| 2003 | 24 | 134 |
| 2004 | 24 | 146 |
| 2005 | 29 | 173 |
| 2006 | 45 | 217 |
| 2007 | 55 | 267 |
| 2008 | 59 | 343 |
| 2009 | 85 | 440 |
| 2010 | 73 | 460 |
| 2011 | 79 | 573 |
| 2012 | 84 | 728 |
| 2013 | 104 | 847 |
| 2014 | 140 | 996 |
| 2015 | 135 | 1097 |
| 2016 | 179 | 1230 |
| 2017 | 150 | 1240 |
| 2018 | 218 | 1456 |
| 2019 | 154 | 1794 |
| 2020 | 136 | 2116 |
| 2021 | 126 | 2282 |
| 2022 | 138 | 2229 |
| 2023 | 96 | 2069 |
Azusa Pacific University alumni
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Colleen Ballinger
- Occupations
- writertelevision produceractorjournalisttelevision actor
- 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
- writeropinion journalistpastormotivational speakerorator
- Biography
-
John Calvin Maxwell is an American author, speaker, and pastor who has written many books, primarily focusing 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 Marie
- Occupations
- actormodel
- Biography
-
Scheana Marie Davies is an American television personality, actress and singer. Since 2013, she has been a cast member on the Bravo reality television series Vanderpump Rules.
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Christian Okoye
- Occupations
- player of American footballathletics competitor
- Biography
-
Christian Emeka Okoye is a Nigerian–American former American football fullback for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1987 to 1992. Nicknamed "the Nigerian Nightmare", he was known for his powerful running style and ability to break tackles. His six-season NFL career produced an NFL rushing champion title in 1989, first-team All-Pro honors in 1989, second-team All-Pro honors in 1991, two Pro Bowl appearances in 1989 and 1991, and three playoff appearances. He ended his NFL career due to multiple injuries. He was inducted into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame in 2000. He is also notable for not having ever played football until the age of 23, but later leading the NFL in rushing at age 28.
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 | 1,108 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 901 E Alosta Azusa, California, 91702-7000 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 50,000 |
| Phone | 6269693434 |