Azusa Pacific University

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Azusa, CA
5.0 1 review

#16 Best Private Colleges in California

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Overview

Total enrollment

6,272

Location Azusa, California
Website apu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Undenominational

Best Colleges Rank

#244

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

Azusa Pacific University is rated within the top 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Azusa Pacific University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#244
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#184
Best Colleges in California

#23
Best Private Colleges in California

#16
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#163
Best Value Colleges in California

#18

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 983/1238
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 25/30
GPA 3.74

Acceptance Rate

88.4%

Applications Due Jun 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 13.7%
Application Fee $45

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$44,458

Costs for Azusa Pacific University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$44,458
Books and Supplies		$1,062
Other Fees		$700
Room and Board		$10,704
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,214
Total One Year Cost		$60,138

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Student 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 majors at Azusa Pacific University are Business, Health Professions, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. 21% of students major in Business, 21% in Health Professions, and 14% in Liberal Arts and Humanities.