B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B+
  2. Value
    A-
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Campus
    B+
  5. Athletics
    B
  6. Party Scene
    C-
  7. Professors
    A-
  8. Location
    C+
  9. Dorms
    B+
  10. Campus Food
    B
  11. Student Life
    B
  12. Safety
    B-
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Azusa Pacific University is ...
Private not-for-profit, Inter-/Non-denominational
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Address
901 E Alosta
Azusa, CA 91702
Website
apu.edu

Azusa Pacific University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
81%
SAT Range
950-1180
ACT Range
21-27
Application Fee
$45
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for Azusa Pacific University

Cost

Net Price
$28,340/ year
National
$15,403
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $21,479/ year
  • $30-48k
    $23,943/ year
  • $49-75k
    $24,594/ year
  • $76-110k
    $28,145/ year
  • $110k+
    $33,699/ year

Academics

Professors
A-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
88%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.151 responses
76%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.148 responses
59%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.147 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Nursing
    416 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    178 Graduates
  • Psychology
    172 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    132 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    125 Graduates
  • Communications
    91 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    49 Graduates
  • Visual Arts
    49 Graduates
  • Arts
    38 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
5,356Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
33%
Varsity Athletes
8%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 106 responses
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  • Friendly
    67%
  • Super happy and willing to help all the time.
    12%
  • Intentional
    6%
  • Nice
    6%
  • Fake
    4%
  • Part fake, part real
    3%
  • Judgmental
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
81%
Poll
91%
of students say they don't have Greek life.169 responses
Poll
57%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.242 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 111 responses
Report
  • Christ centered
    23%
  • Community
    22%
  • In Christ
    19%
  • Expensive
    15%
  • Expensive but worth it
    6%
  • Money first, Christ Second
    5%
  • Expensive, hipster, fake
    5%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$49,000/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
68%
National
48%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
90%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.106 responses
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Azusa Pacific University Reviews

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I absolutely love APU. Professors are very welcoming and very helpful. My experience so far at this university has been amazing especially because it is a Christian environment and God’s Word is praised and respected within the campus. Everyone is very friendly on campus including students and faculty. I am enjoying my time at APU especially because even though I am a commuter I spend lots of time at school in the library and in different club meetings. In this school, there is also lots of options of clubs, courses to take, and even food options which is amazing. College life in general hasn’t been easy especially when it comes to tuition but all of the support from my professors had made me fall in love with my campus in such a way that I rather be at school and be productive then actually stay home and relax. I would encourage everyone who want to find Christ in their life to apply to APU because you will experience new things that you would blessed that you are a part of APU!
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Living on campus is overall beneficial to live in close proximity to both campuses of APU. Freshmen housing has improved since their are 3 building options. Obviously Trinity is the newest, therefore the nicest and most spacious. Sophomore housing includes Shire modular or two apartment complexes. My shire mod experience was less than satisfactory because I felt like I was living in a cardboard box, but the community aspect was positive. Upper classmen housing in University Village is good, some apartments are older and more worn in but the space is exceptional, privacy is great, community participation is low but the recreational areas are decent and provide opportunities to socialize outside the apartments!
I absolutely love APU. The professors are awesome and very helpful. They truly care about their students and are there for you when you need them. They also do an excellent job at integrating your faith into the courses. Although there is a lack in diversity, certain student groups and offices, such as the international center and the office for diversity and reconciliation, help fill that gap. Choosing Azusa Pacific University was the best decision I have ever made and I would highly recommend it!