Azusa Pacific University [APU]: Rankings, Courses, Admissions, Tuition Fee, Cost of Attendance & Scholarships

Azusa Pacific University Programs

• Azusa Pacific University offers programs for 150-degree options across three academic colleges and seven schools.
• 68 bachelor’s degrees, 48 master’s degrees, 18 certificates, 10 credentials, and 9 doctoral programs are offered in the majors of liberal arts, education, music, business, management, theology, nursing, accounting, and applied sciences.
• The undergraduate degree includes BA, BS, BEd, BFA, BBA, while the master's degree includes MA, MS, M.A.Ed, MFT, MM, MAcc.
• Over 30 programs are offered online including nine low residency online programs.
• There are 60 majors offered by the university in multiple disciplines including Arts, Allied Health, Business, Criminal Justice, Computer Information System, and more.
• The university offers multiple national and international study opportunities including the South Africa semester, Ecuador semester, and study away programs.
• The South Africa Semester offers the opportunity to learn, serve, and engage in the beautiful culture of South Africa in Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town. Students learn through academics, engage with local families, and serve the community.
• APU Ecuador Semester operates in collaboration with Living and Learning International that allows students to learn South American culture, Spanish language, and practical application within the ministry.
• The university also offers a 15-day intensive program for international students to provide them with information and experiences related to the American Education System.

Azusa Pacific University Campus

• The campus of Azusa Pacific University is located in the San Gabriel Valley in a suburban setting, 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles.
• Azusa Pacific has 2 campus wings - the East campus and the West campus
• The East campus is spread across 52 acres and houses the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the Schools of Business and Management and Music with administrative facilities, classrooms, student center, gymnasium, and residence halls.
• While the West campus stretches across 53-acre and is home to Azusa Pacific Seminary, School of Nursing, Education, Theology, and Visual and Performing Arts.
• The West campus also has two libraries, the Richard and Vivian Felix Event Center, the John and Marilyn Duke Academic Complex, the Barbara and Jack Lee place of prayer.
• There is a 72,000 square-foot Segerstrom Science Center on the West campus that serves multiple disciplines and communities.
• The university also serves through its seven offsite locations in the region that include High Desert, Los Angeles, San Diego, Inland Empire, Monrovia, Murrieta and Orange County.

Azusa Pacific University Alumni Network

The notable alumni of the university include the following:

• Christopher Asher: NCAA Track and Field Coach
• Susan Bonilla: American Politician
• Bryan Clay: Olympic Gold and Silver medalist
• Hailemariam Desalegn: Prime Minister of Ethiopia

More than 50,000 alumni enjoy the benefits of the Alumni ID Card, lift-time access to the on-campus library, career opportunities, discounts for graduate programs, Car insurance, computer store, local hotels, and the university’s bookstore.

Azusa Pacific University Placements

• According to Azusa Pacific’s 2023 destination survey, over 75.8% of students get employment upon graduation.
• There are more than 2000 on-campus job opportunities available for students.
• More than 70% of students participate in internships and the majority of the internships are paid.
• The average early-career salary of a graduate is 51,100 USD.
• Most students from Azusa Pacific University graduate within 4 or 5 years compared to other public universities which lower the overall cost for students as well as allows students to begin their careers sooner. Graduates of APU are preferred by employers because of their skills, competence, and creativity.