Azusa Pacific University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Azusa, CA

$40,830

Avg tuition

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About Azusa Pacific University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Undenominational  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Azusa Pacific University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Azusa, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,498, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 94%. The university offers 47 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 66%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $40,830.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

94% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

76% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

66% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

9k

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

Hispanic

34%

White

30%

Asian

13%

Black

7%

Unknown

6%

Two or more races

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Female student population

70%

Socio-economic diversity

29% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

25

Total Online Enrollment

9,006

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

73% On-campus

27% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 67% online

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 11% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 38% online

Master's Check Bold 44% online

Doctorate Check Bold 43% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $40,830 $40,830
Graduate $16,571 $16,571

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,080
On-campus room and board $9,302
On-campus other expenses $3,034
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $16,580
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,742
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,264

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $54,246 $54,246
Off-campus without family $63,232 $63,232
Off-campus with family $46,174 $46,174

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

36%

State Grant Aid

28%

Institution Grant Aid

94%

Pell Grant

29%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,562
State Grant Aid $8,202
Institution Grant Aid $21,271
Pell Grant Aid $4,658

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debt after graduation

$48k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II with football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Gymnastics
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

2

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

3

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Education

BA

MA

DOC

8

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

9

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

10

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

11

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

12

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

13

History

BA

MA

DOC

14

History

BA

MA

DOC

15

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

16

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

17

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC