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#18 Best Private Colleges in California

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California

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Overview

Enrollment

7,169
Azusa Pacific University overview
Location Azusa, California
Online apu.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Undenominational
Azusa Pacific University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Situated in Azusa, California, approximately 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles, Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian institution established in 1899. The 52-acre suburban campus sits at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains and operates additional learning centers throughout Southern California. As the state's largest private Christian university, APU offers undergraduate programs across four colleges, with notable strengths in nursing, business, and education, plus graduate programs including doctoral degrees. The university maintains traditional residence halls and apartments for undergraduate students, with first-year students required to live on campus. Competing in NCAA Division II athletics as the Cougars, APU has earned recognition in track and field, while maintaining its historical commitment to integrating faith and scholarship across its academic programs.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

6/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

8/10

Value

Azusa Pacific University is rated within the top 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Average
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SAT 980/1240
ACT 21/28
GPA 3.74

Applications Accepted

87% 
Azusa Pacific University overview
Applications Due Jun 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $45

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$41,650
Costs for Azusa Pacific University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,126
Other Fees$680
Room and Board $9,222
Budget for Other Expenses$3,142
Total One Year Cost$55,820

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$54,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

63% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Azusa Pacific University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 21%
Health Professions 21%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 14%
Communication 9%
Psychology 7%

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Last updated February 24, 2024