Azusa Pacific University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2088 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #590 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #538 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #47 of 249 | In California |
| #393 of 1,044 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 27 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Undenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 3,939
- Graduates
- 4,187
- 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 94% and is among the 30% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 93% | 94% |
| Applicants | 3,967 | 1,270 | 2,697 |
| Admissions | 3,733 | 1,186 | 2,547 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 625 | 207 | 418 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 11 | 3 | 8 |
1,851 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
913 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
100 or 16%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 966
or below
75% of them
had 1266
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Azusa Pacific University are 966-1266 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
18 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Azusa Pacific University are 19-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 2890 (36%) |
|---|---|
| White | 2351 (29%) |
| Asian | 1124 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 549 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 492 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 350 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 272 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 74 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Azusa Pacific University is $27,112 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 | $20,622 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,082 |
| $48-75K | $24,581 |
| $75-110K | $22,139 |
| $110K+ | $32,463 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $40,830 | $16,571 |
| Tuition in-state | $40,830 | $16,571 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $40,830 | $16,571 |
| Fee in-district | $680 | $125 |
| Fee in-state | $680 | $125 |
| Fee out-of-state | $680 | $125 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,467 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,456 |
| Room charge | $5,316 |
| Meal charge | $4,140 |
Azusa Pacific University majors
Azusa Pacific University has granted 1,501 bachelor's degrees across 43 programs, 974 master's across 28 programs, and 137 doctorate degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Azusa Pacific University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 494 | 162 | 24 |
| Education, General | 193 | 32 | |
| Psychology, General | 167 | 33 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 100 | 42 | |
| Social Work | 34 | 84 | |
| Psychology, Other | 78 | 19 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 73 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 10 | 60 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | 58 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 52 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 52 | ||
| Music, General | 28 | 23 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 49 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 49 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 48 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 19 | 21 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 40 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 39 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 39 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 27 | 11 | |
| Accounting | 21 | 12 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 31 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | 26 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 25 | ||
| Religious Education | 9 | 12 | 3 |
| Marketing, Other | 23 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 23 | ||
| Criminology | 21 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 20 | ||
| Statistics, General | 16 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 14 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 13 | ||
| Sociology, General | 13 | ||
| History, General | 11 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 11 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 10 | ||
| Biotechnology | 10 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 10 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 8 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 8 | ||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 7 | ||
| Engineering, General | 7 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 7 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 3 | 3 | |
| Area Studies, Other | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 | ||
| School Librarian & School Library Media Specialist | 4 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 | ||
| Physical Sciences, Other | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 3 | ||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Urban Education and Leadership | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,501 | 974 | 137 |
Azusa Pacific University has a graduation rate of 72%, which is among the 20% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 65% | 75% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Azusa Pacific University has published 2,049 scientific papers with 19,033 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Medicine, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Computer Science, Biology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 | 6 |
| 1991 | 4 | 10 |
| 1992 | 1 | 13 |
| 1993 | 8 | 13 |
| 1994 | 7 | 15 |
| 1995 | 6 | 16 |
| 1996 | 10 | 46 |
| 1997 | 6 | 57 |
| 1998 | 4 | 47 |
| 1999 | 10 | 64 |
| 2000 | 12 | 84 |
| 2001 | 9 | 84 |
| 2002 | 16 | 90 |
| 2003 | 21 | 107 |
| 2004 | 24 | 139 |
| 2005 | 25 | 158 |
| 2006 | 40 | 201 |
| 2007 | 52 | 244 |
| 2008 | 53 | 320 |
| 2009 | 73 | 390 |
| 2010 | 78 | 421 |
| 2011 | 57 | 513 |
| 2012 | 79 | 676 |
| 2013 | 98 | 768 |
| 2014 | 124 | 912 |
| 2015 | 129 | 1037 |
| 2016 | 136 | 1102 |
| 2017 | 172 | 1240 |
| 2018 | 162 | 1335 |
| 2019 | 155 | 1567 |
| 2020 | 127 | 1947 |
| 2021 | 133 | 2390 |
| 2022 | 124 | 2094 |
Azusa Pacific University alumni
-
Colleen Ballinger
- Occupations
- television producerwriterYouTubersingerscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Colleen Mae Ballinger is an American comedian, YouTuber, actress, singer and writer. She is best known for her 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) about the character. 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.
-
John C. Maxwell
- Occupations
- writeroratormotivational speakerpastoropinion journalist
- 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. His books have sold millions of copies, with some on the New York Times Best Seller List.
-
Christian Okoye
- Occupations
- athletics competitorAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Christian Emeka Okoye is a Nigerian-born former American football running back for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1987 to 1992. Nicknamed "the Nigerian Nightmare", he is 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.
-
Hailemariam Desalegn
- Occupations
- politicianinternational forum participant
- Biography
-
Hailemariam Desalegn Boshe is an Ethiopian politician who served as prime minister of Ethiopia from 2012 to 2018. He also previously served as deputy prime minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs under Prime Minister Meles Zenawi from 2010 to 2012. After Meles' death in August 2012, Hailemariam succeeded him as prime minister, initially in an acting capacity. He was then elected as the chair of the EPRDF, the ruling party, on 15 September 2012. Hailemariam also served as the chairperson of the African Union from 2013 to 2014.
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 | 1,367 |
| 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 |