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Azusa Pacific University is a medium, four-year, highly residential, private not-for-profit school with 8,505 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1899 and is the only school located in Azusa, California.

Azusa Pacific University is affiliated with Non-Denominational Church.

Academic Offerings



Programs
Offered
37
Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, doctoral degree, and first-professional degree are available at Azusa Pacific University.

The most popular concentrations at Azusa Pacific University are Business, Management, and Psychology.

Student Retention
82%
Azusa Pacific University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 37 disciplines including Accounting, Education, History, Mathematics, Music, Nursing, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology.

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 usually a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Students to Faculty Ratio
28 : 1
The student retention rate at Azusa Pacific University is high at 82% (well above California average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Azusa Pacific University is average - 63%.

Student to full-time faculty ratio at Azusa Pacific University is reasonably decent, 28:1.

Tuition and Loans



FAFSA Code
for 2010/11
001117
If you would like to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the college code for Azusa Pacific University is 001117. Please verify this code before using it with your FAFSA application.

Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides financial aid to eligible applicants. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you will need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.

Tuition and fees per year
$26,700
It is quite difficult to get a loan at Azusa Pacific University, as 16% of the school's students receive loans, and the average loan amount is about $9,300.

Average tuition costs are very high, $25,900 annually. The additional fees at Azusa Pacific University beyond tuition are roughly $800; which makes it a total of $26,700 annually.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
73%
Azusa Pacific University will accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

According to government data, 3,229 applications were submitted and 2,370 were accepted (73%); so it is easy to become a student at this school.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Azusa Pacific University is $45.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition or other required fees. Additionally, this application fee is non-refundable if the student is not admitted to this postsecondary institution.

The graduate application fee is $45.00. The first-professional application fee is also 45 dollars.

If you would like to receive more detailed information about applying to Azusa Pacific University, call the school's general information office at (626) 969-3434 or check Azusa Pacific University Website.

Opportunities and Services



Videos
Available
16
Azusa Pacific University offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

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 to find a full-time job upon graduation.

Azusa Pacific University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 2,700 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: about $4,500 a year.

Crime and Safety



Safety
Grade
D+
Based on the college crime data, Azusa Pacific University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.

Learn about other colleges around Azusa. Other cities to get an education from near Azusa Pacific University are Glendora, Duarte, Irwindale, San Dimas, and Baldwin Park.

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