Applying to Azusa Pacific

Acceptance RateSAT Median
79.48% 1,145
Azusa Pacific University's acceptance rate is 79.48% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 3,850 students applied and 3,060 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Azusa Pacific.
Azusa Pacific's acceptance rate places 48th out of 120 California colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,145 and the ACT score is 24 at Azusa Pacific. Azusa Pacific's SAT score ranks 22nd out of 25 California colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Azusa Pacific, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered.
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Azusa Pacific University is 79.48% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.73%. 1,338 men and 2,488 women applied to Azusa Pacific and 1,074 men and 1,971 women students were accepted.
Among them, 136 men and 284 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Azusa Pacific.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Azusa Pacific
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants3,8501,3382,488024
Admitted3,0601,0741,971015
Enrolled42013628400
Acceptance Rate 79.48%80.27%79.22%-62.50%
Yield 13.73%12.66%14.41%-0.00%
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Azusa Pacific University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 54 students (13% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 16 students (4%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Azusa Pacific.
The median SAT score is 1,145 with 590 SAT EBRW and 555 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 657 and the 25th percentile is 512. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 657 and 25th percentile is 482 .
The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75th percentile score of 26 and 25th percentile score of 18 at Azusa Pacific. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 23.
The SAT and ACT scores at Azusa Pacific University are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,311, ACT: 29 - private (not-for-profit) research university with high research activity).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Azusa Pacific
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total99411451314
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing512590657
SAT Math482555657
ACT Composite182426
ACT Math162325
ACT English202328
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Azusa Pacific University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 420 first-year students enrolled in Azusa Pacific. The proportion of full-time students is 98.33% and part-time students is 1.67%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 32.38% and women students is 67.62%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Azusa Pacific.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Azusa Pacific
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total42013628400
Full-time41313328000
Part-time73400
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA and High School Record (or Transcript) to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Azusa Pacific. The english proficiency test is not reqired, but considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Azusa Pacific University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Azusa Pacific Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestConsidered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $45 for undergraduate schools and $45 for graduate schools of Azusa Pacific University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Azusa Pacific.
Admission Information for Applying to Azusa Pacific
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$45
Graduate Application Fees$45
Admission Informationwww.apu.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.apu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsNot Offered
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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