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Azusa Pacific University
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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.

80
%
Acceptance rate
1161
SAT Midpoint
June 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Azusa Pacific University?

80%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, APU accepted 80% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 3,826 people applied and 3,045 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1971 / 2488 (79%)
Men
1074 / 1338 (80%)

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 3 years at Azusa Pacific University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

14%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 14% ended up enrolling at Azusa Pacific University, making their yield rate Low. 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?

1161
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

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

10%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

2%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
482
Math Mean
579
75th Percentile
657
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
512
Verbal Mean
582
75th Percentile
657
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1003
Composite Mean
1161
75th Percentile
1310

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

June 1
Regular admission deadline
April 10
Application notification

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