Azusa Pacific University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Azusa Pacific University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 7,170 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1899 and is the only school located in Azusa, California.

Azusa Pacific University is affiliated with Non-Denominational Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Majors
Offered
94
Azusa Pacific University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 94 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Psychology, Education, Management, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Azusa Pacific University is fair at 78% (close to California average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
78%
Fair
The graduation rate at Azusa Pacific University is average - 67%.

Student to faculty ratio at Azusa Pacific University is good -- 10:1. Learn more details about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high - $41,700 per year. The additional fees at Azusa Pacific University not covered by tuition are nearly $700; this comes to a total of $42,400 per year.

Read the details about Azusa Pacific University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
87%
Easy
According to recent data, 3,438 applications were submitted and 2,991 were accepted, so it is easy to enroll at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Azusa Pacific University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,400
Medium
Azusa Pacific University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Azusa Pacific University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Azusa Pacific University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 2,500 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, around $5,400 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Azusa Pacific University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Azusa Pacific University appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Azusa Pacific University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Azusa Pacific University
901 E Alosta
Azusa, California
91702-7000, USA
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