Azusa Pacific University
Founded 1899
President Paul Ferguson (President)
Fees USD 40,952
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Azusa Pacific University (APU) is a private evangelical Christian university founded in 1899 in Azusa, California, in the San Gabriel Valley. APU enrolls approximately 10,000 students across multiple campuses and online and offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. The university is one of the largest evangelical Christian universities in California and is known for its nursing, business, education, and psychology programs.
Schools and Colleges
- School of Nursing — CCNE-accredited, one of the largest Christian nursing programs
- Crowell School of Business — AACSB-accredited
- School of Education — Teacher preparation and leadership
- Graduate School of Psychology — APA-accredited programs
- School of Theology and Ministry — Ministry and biblical studies
How to Apply
- Application: APU Application or Common App
- Statement of Faith: Preferred
- Test Scores: Test-optional
- Acceptance Rate: ~68%
Key Deadlines
- Priority: December 1
- Regular Decision: Rolling admissions