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Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California 91702-7000

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Health sciencesSuburban

Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

Azusa Pacific University is a private institution in Azusa with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1155, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $66,677 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,798.

Established
1899
Motto
"God First"
Mascot
Freddy the Cougar
Type
Private research university
Conference
Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II

Campus Visits

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79%Acceptance
1155SAT Avg
2,977Students
10:1Student:Faculty
64%Grad Rate
$66,677Earnings 10yr
$19,798Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Azusa Pacific University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate79.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1155

Reading & WritingMid: 561
512657
MathMid: 556
482657

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1826

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

79.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1155

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$43,600
Room & Board$9,724
Books & Supplies$938
Total Cost of Attendance$54,735
Average Net Price$19,798
Median Debt at Graduation$23,219
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,839
$30–48K$19,271
$48–75K$20,848
$75–110K$21,641
$110K+$23,832

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,798

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,710

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

21

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (93)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,977
Gender Split
68% / 32%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 26%
Black 7%
Hispanic 38%
Asian 14%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate64.4%
Freshman Retention83.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$56,794
8 Years$60,930
10 Years$66,677

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$51,700
Men
$64,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#266
Forbes
#276
Washington Monthly
#209

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Cougars

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

146Very High

Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Los Angelespop. 3.9M
21 mi(36 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
106 mi(184 min)
Phoenixpop. 1.6M
337 mi(584 min)

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