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Explore admission requirements and start your application to begin your academic journey at APU.

Deadlines

All application materials must be received by the correct admissions office by the deadline. If a date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, the deadline will be extended to the next business day. If the application is not completed by the deadline, it will be withdrawn. Students may apply for the next available term. Any materials already submitted may be used for the new application.

Fall Semester

  • December 3 – Early Action* application deadline (freshmen only)
  • February 15 – Priority application deadline (recommended deadline)
  • May 1 – Final deadline for out-of-country students (may be subject to an enrollment waiting list)
  • June 1 – Final deadline for in-country students (may be subject to an enrollment waiting list)

    Please note: There may be an enrollment waiting list that begins before the final May 1 or June 1 deadline. Applications should be submitted by February 15 to ensure priority consideration for both admission and scholarships.

Spring Semester

  • September 15 – Priority application deadline for out-of country students (recommended deadline)
  • October 15 – Priority application deadline for in-country students (recommended deadline)
  • December 1 – Final deadline in-country students only (may be subject to an enrollment waiting list)

    Please note: There may be an enrollment waiting list that begins before the final December 1 deadline. Applications should be submitted by September 15 or October 15 to ensure priority consideration for both admission and scholarships.

*Early Action

By applying to the Early Action deadline, students can potentially learn of acceptance to their top-choice schools early. This means more time to spend on identifying the best financial aid packages, planning campus visits, and ultimately, selecting the college with the best fit. Students accepted through Early Action still have until May 1 to make their final decision, but the sooner you secure your spot, the sooner you can start planning to attend.

Candidates not accepted for Early Action will be notified that they will be reconsidered for admission under Regular Decision. This will allow time for additional materials to be submitted that might strengthen the overall file (e.g., fall grades and/or additional SAT/ACT scores).

International graduate applications have the same deadlines as domestic students. International students should note the following two items:

  1. All materials must be received by Azusa Pacific University by 5 p.m. PST of program’s deadline for an application to be considered.
  2. International students applying from outside of the USA are allowed to apply up to a program's deadline, but should allow enough time for processing an application and student visa. Azusa Pacific University recommends that international students, applying from outside of the USA, apply at least 4 months prior to the start of term.

Welcoming Students from Around the World

Founded in 1899, Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered university. In classrooms, residence halls, chapel, and discipleship groups, students discover their higher calling and witness His transformation. To uphold this distinction, APU employs faculty and staff who share the Christian faith while welcoming students of all faiths to attend.

Students are prepared professionally through a strong liberal arts program and challenging undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. A low student-professor ratio allows excellent interaction with scholars committed to student achievement. Modern library facilities also give students access to up-to-date research and information worldwide. In addition, students for whom English is a second language work with APU’s Academic Success Center to find the appropriate English placement.

Azusa Pacific University is located in Azusa, a city with a small-town atmosphere in the heart of sunny Southern California, just east of Los Angeles. Within a 45-minute drive are famous cultural centers for music and theater, as well as numerous beaches, mountain resorts, state parks, sports venues, Disneyland, Universal Studios, and Hollywood. The campus is within walking distance of restaurants, a movie theater, stores, banks, churches, and more. Plus, the convenience of the nearby APU/Citrus College Metro Gold Line Station allows students to commute to and from Pasadena and L.A. easily and affordably.

Learn more about our Azusa campus.

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Campus Locations

Azusa Pacific University is located in the San Gabriel Valley community of Azusa, 20 miles northeast of Los Angeles. Situated on 52 acres, East Campus is home to the School of Humanities and Sciences and the schools of Business and Management and Music, and houses administrative facilities, classrooms, residence halls, a library, student center, and gymnasium. The 53-acre West Campus is home to Azusa Pacific Seminary, the Honors College, the schools of Nursing, Behavioral and Applied Sciences, Education, Theology, and Visual and Performing Arts, three libraries, the Richard and Vivian Felix Event Center, the John and Marilyn Duke Academic Complex, the Barbara and Jack Lee Place of Prayer, and numerous classrooms and offices. The 72,000-square-foot, $54-million Segerstrom Science Center is also on West Campus, serving multiple disciplines and the community at large.

There are also several offsite regional locations serving the High Desert, Inland Empire, Monrovia, Murrieta, Orange County, and San Diego, as well as many online programs.

University Facts

View the University Fact Sheet (PDF) for more information.

University Degree and Programs Total
Degrees awarded (2022-23) 2,573
Doctoral degrees 169
Master’s degrees 1,148
Bachelor’s degrees 1,256

 

Freshmen Admission Profile (Class of 2027) Total
Number Applied 3,438
Number Entering (first time, full time) 510
Average combined SAT score 1110
Average SAT Math 550
Average SAT Reading and Writing 560
Freshmen retention (fall 2022-23) 82%
Scholarships/grants Total
Federal (including military) $9,095,882
State $8,097,881
Other external scholarships/grants administered by college $4,231,156
Institutional $64,524,310
Institutional (excluding waivers and athletic awards) $57,817,724

 

Self help Total
Student loans $22,292,084
Parent loans $10,180,462
Tuition waivers $2,451,398
Athletic awards $4,255,188

 

Percent of undergraduate students receiving  any form of: Total
Grant or scholarship financial aid 72%
Institutional financial aid 99%
Need-based financial aid 69%

 

Finances Total
Expenses (2022-23) $193,357,307
Endowment (2022-23) $90,358,715
Donations (2022-23) $9,908,954
Full-time undergraduate tuition (2023-24)1 $42,900
Faculty Total
Teaching faculty 934
Full time 343
Adjunct 591
Student-to-faculty ratio 10:1

 

Staff Total
Staff 603
Full time 552
Partime 51

Footnotes

  1. Visit the Graduate Tuition and Fees page to view graduate and professional undergraduate costs.