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Ranked as one of the Nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review, Azusa Pacific University is an all-inclusive Christian University, committed to God First and known for excellence in higher education. It was founded in 1899. The main campus lies just 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley.
APU offers more than 60 areas of undergraduate study, 26 master's degree programs and 7 doctorate degree programs. It is home to a total student population of more than 8,100. Azusa Pacific University is made up of one college and six schools.
APU student-athletes compete in the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). APU won the Directors’ Cup four consecutive times from 2005 to 2008. Some well-known APU graduates include NFL player Doug Barnett, poker star Jean-Robert Bellande, and Olympic runner Davidson Ezinwa.
Azusa Pacific can be found in Azusa, California (a large suburb). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Undenominational school. Azusa Pacific is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at the school.
The most common majors at Azusa Pacific are in music and education and teaching.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 510 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Azusa Pacific centered around 500 to 610, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
In 2005, 8,327 students were enrolled in Azusa Pacific. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.
Student dorms or apartments are common at Azusa Pacific. The school offers students meal plans. Azusa Pacific student athletes compete in Golden State Athletic Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical Christian community of disciples and scholars who seek to advance the work of God in the world through academic excellence in liberal arts and professional programs of higher education that encourage students to develop a Christian perspective of truth and life."
More complete details are provided below.
Azusa Pacific University
901 E Alosta
Azusa, CA 91702-7000
General Phone: (626) 969-3434
http://www.apu.edu
Azusa Pacific awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 844 | education, ESL instruction, physical education teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 479 | liberal arts and sciences, social studies, English, sociology, political science, area and Cultural studies, history, social services, ... |
| Business And Management | 317 | business management, marketing studies, international business, management information systems, business, accounting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 126 | psychology courses, psychology, physical therapy |
| Religion And Philosophy | 107 | bible studies, religious education, ministry, theology, religion, philosophy |
| Media | 99 | communication studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 78 | registered nursing |
| Music | 41 | music |
| Science | 38 | biological and biomedical sciences, biology, physical science courses |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 33 | computer and info science courses |
| Family And Social Work | 22 | social work |
| Art Studies | 16 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Azusa Pacific in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,101 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 1,050 | 12 |
| Doctor's degree | 34 | 4 |
| First-professional degree | 24 | 1 |
In 2005, Azusa Pacific had a total enrollment of 8,327 students (6,060 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 48% |
| Graduate | 50% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 70% |
| Oregon | 6% |
| Colorado | 5% |
| Washington | 4% |
| Arizona | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 22 % |
Azusa Pacific offers campus housing for 2,248 of its 6,060 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Azusa, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,127 | 2,151 | 69% | 881 | 41% |
| Men | 1,061 | 730 | 69% | 320 | 44% |
| Women | 2,066 | 1,421 | 69% | 561 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 90% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 37% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,550 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,550 |
| Room and board | $ 6,366 |
| Room charge | $ 3,510 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,478 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,718 |
Financial Aid:
Azusa Pacific participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 111700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 187 | 141 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 23 | $90,251 | 14 | $86,903 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 36 | $77,020 | 32 | $73,395 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 23 | $64,424 | 24 | $63,733 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $55,464 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 84 | $76,656 | 73 | $72,072 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 27 | $69,681 | 12 | $61,723 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $53,452 | 11 | $52,330 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 30 | $44,915 | 16 | $44,387 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $41,293 | 9 | $36,373 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 85 | $54,593 | 48 | $49,039 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Golden State Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
| Track | Golden State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| Baseball | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Basketball | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Football | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 1 | 6 | 7 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Marketing, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physical Sciences, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Azusa Pacific Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Undenominational affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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