Azusa Pacific University
Admissions
Interested in attending Azusa Pacific University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Azusa Pacific University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Azusa Pacific University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, APU accepted 87% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 3,428 people applied and 2,989 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Azusa Pacific University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at Azusa Pacific University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Azusa Pacific University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things APU considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
Important
- Application Essay
Considered
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Azusa Pacific University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Azusa Pacific University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.72.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
APU is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
ACT Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Azusa Pacific University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Action
Early Action allows you to apply earlier and get a decision earlier.
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