C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Founded in 1899 as the Training School for Christian Workers, Azusa Pacific is a comprehensive Christian, evangelical university offering more than 60 areas of undergraduate study, as well as master's degrees and doctorates. Its 60-acre campus is located 25 minutes east of Los Angeles. Web Site www.apu.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 5,770 Women 3,818 (66.2%) Men 1,952 (33.8%) Graduate Students 4,250 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 84% of 6,605 applicants were admitted Yes No June 1 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.70 SAT Math 460-580 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 470-580 range of middle 50% SAT Writing ACT Composite 21-26 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $52,396 Tuition and Fees $37,506 Room and Board $9,794 Average Percent of Need Met 66% Average Freshman Award $5,904 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $24,338
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 23% of classes 10-19 students: 35% of classes 20-29 students: 27% of classes 30-39 students: 11% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 2% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Azusa Population 47,407 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Los Angeles Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing 98% of freshmen, 67% of all students NCAA Division II, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Cougar STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 2.7% First-Year Students Returning 86.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 51.2% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 9.5% Asian 5.0% Black/African-American 31.8% Hispanic/Latino 8.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 1.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 42.6% White 1.6% Unknown
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 2 Foreign Language 3 Social Studies 1 History 2 Academic Electives Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Used for placement ACT: Used for placement APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Application Dates and Fees Address 901 East Alosta Avenue City, State, Zip Azusa, CA 91702-7000 Phone (626) 812-3016 Fax E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered admissions@apu.edu No Yes Early Action Deadline November 15 Early Action Notification January 15 Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission June 1 Available Rolling, notification begins October 1 May 1 Yes Student cannot defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List 12 Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List 0 84% of 6,605 applicants were admitted 84% of 4,379 applicants were admitted 82% of 2,226 applicants were admitted 1,704 (31%) of 5,517 admitted students enrolled 1,003 (27%) of 3,690 admitted students enrolled 498 (27%) of 1,827 admitted students enrolled SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math 460-580 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 2% Score of 600-700 17% Score of 500-600 43% Score of 400-500 33% Score of 300-400 4% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading 470-580 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 4% Score of 600-700 18% Score of 500-600 42% Score of 400-500 33% Score of 300-400 3% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.70 3.75 and Above 48% 3.50-3.74 19% 3.25-3.49 14% 3.00-3.24 12% 2.50-2.99 7% 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite 21-26 range of middle 50% Score of 30-36 10% Score of 24-29 42% Score of 18-23 43% Score of 12-17 6% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 25% Top quarter: 55% Top half: 86% Bottom half: 14% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $52,396 Tuition and Fees $37,506 Room and Board $9,794 Books and Supplies $1,854 Other Expenses $3,242 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 2 Final deadline July 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 001117 Institution's own form Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 66% Average Award $5,904 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,163 (90.7%) of freshmen 923 (89.7%) of applicants 923 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need 403 (11.4%) of aid recipients Received by 907 (92.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,501 Received by 658 (68.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,757 Received by 95 (84.4%) of aid recipients 117 (13.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $11,405 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 64% Average Award $7,071 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 5,149 (83.0%) of undergraduates 4,052 (78.7%) of applicants 4,052 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need 1,690 (10.6%) of aid recipients Received by 3,959 (90.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,604 Received by 3,141 (75.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,899 Received by 268 (76.7%) of aid recipients 532 (16.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $8,198
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 66% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $24,338 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Leadership scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered Online Catalog UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Athletic Training/Trainer Bible/Biblical Studies Biochemistry Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Chemistry, General Computer Science Design and Applied Arts, Other Divinity/Ministry English Language and Literature, General Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other History, General International Relations and Affairs Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Management Information Systems, General Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics, General Music, General Natural Sciences Philosophy Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Pre-Engineering Pre-Law Studies Psychology, General Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Religion/Religious Studies Social Sciences, General Social Work Sociology Spanish Language and Literature Speech Communication and Rhetoric Theology/Theological Studies Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Psychology Business administration Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships, Washington semester, Urban semester Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted for placement and credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 23% of classes 10-19 students: 35% of classes 20-29 students: 27% of classes 30-39 students: 11% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 2% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes 2-9 students: 36% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 55% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 8% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs 40-49 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs 50-59 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Holdings Yes Computing Computer Ownership Computers Available on Campus Internet/E-mail Access Students not required to own/lease a computer Not Reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Fine Arts, Master of Arts in Religion, Master of Music, Master of Science, Master of Administration, Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Education, Master of Arts, Master of Science in Nursing Master's Programs of Study Art/Fine Arts Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Business Administration and Management--General Clinical Psychology Counselor Education Curriculum and Instruction Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Media/Instructional Technology English as a Second Language Entrepreneurship Ethics Finance and Banking Foundations and Philosophy of Education Higher Education Human Resources Development Human Resources Management International Affairs International Business Library Science Management Strategy and Policy Marketing Marriage and Family Therapy Multilingual and Multicultural Education Music Music Education Nonprofit Management Nursing Education Nursing--General Organizational Management Pastoral Ministry and Counseling Physical Education Psychology--General Public Administration Religious Education School Psychology Social Work Special Education Student Affairs Theology Urban Studies
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Psychology, Doctor of Physical Therapy Doctoral Programs of Study Clinical Psychology Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Higher Education Marriage and Family Therapy Nursing Education Nursing--General Physical Therapy Psychology--General Theology
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Azusa Population 47,407 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Los Angeles Small city 60 acres Temperature 48.9 average low in January, 76.6 average high in September Rain 35 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 20 mile(s) from campus in Ontario 8 mile(s) from campus in West Covina 30 mile(s) from campus in Los Angeles HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 33% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, single student apartments 98% of freshmen, 67% of all students Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division II, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Cougar Black and brick red Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Football x x Gymnastics x x Soccer x x x x Softball x x Swimming And Diving x x x x Tennis x x x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, skiing (downhill), soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, music theatre, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 5,770 Women 3,818 (66.2%) Men 1,952 (33.8%) Full-Time Undergraduates 5,259 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 2.7% Average Age 21 All Graduate Students 4,250 Yes 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 9.5% Asian 5.0% Black/African-American 31.8% Hispanic/Latino 8.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 1.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 42.6% White 1.6% Unknown UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 86.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 51.2% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 66.9% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 70.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2017