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Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$56,794

Acceptance Rate

80%

Graduation Rate

63%

Annual Tuition

$43,600

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Azusa Pacific University earn a median of $66,677 ten years after entry — 23% above the national median. Acceptance rate 79.5%, average SAT score 1195, in-state tuition $43,600.

At a Glance

Total Students

2,977

Retention Rate

84%

Faculty Ratio

10

Financial Aid

47%

Median Debt

$23,219

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,195

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

515–615

SAT Math (middle 50%)

468–623

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

25–30

Institution Overview

Azusa Pacific University is a private, non-profit institution with 2,977 students. The university has a 79.5% acceptance rate and a retention rate of 83.7%. The graduation rate is 62.8%. The in-state tuition is $43,600, and 46.5% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $50,824. Five years after graduation, the median earnings increase to $56,794, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $66,677. The median debt for graduates is $23,219.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$51k

1 YEAR

$57k

5 YEARS

$67k

10 YEARS

Top 18% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Azusa Pacific University alumni earn a median salary of $50,824. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $56,794, and ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $66,677. The median debt for students is $23,219, and 46.5% of students receive financial aid.

Azusa Pacific University has a 79.5% acceptance rate and a 62.8% graduation rate. The university retains 83.7% of its students. The annual in-state tuition cost is $43,600.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 829 / yr
Median Salary $122,638

Education, General

Graduates 360 / yr
Median Salary $94,132

Psychology, General

Graduates 158 / yr
Median Salary $47,262

Psychology, Other

Graduates 156 / yr
Median Salary $91,052

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 147 / yr
Median Salary $69,240

Social Work

Graduates 126 / yr
Median Salary $61,612

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Graduates 97 / yr
Median Salary $35,194

Business/Commerce, General

Graduates 86 / yr
Median Salary $68,234

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 79 / yr
Median Salary $64,084

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Graduates 77 / yr
Median Salary $22,233

Social Sciences, Other

Graduates 62 / yr
Median Salary $46,937

Fine and Studio Arts

Graduates 62 / yr
Median Salary $49,560

Music

Graduates 56 / yr
Median Salary $37,001

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 49 / yr
Median Salary $31,366

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Graduates 46 / yr
Median Salary $44,473

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 37 / yr
Median Salary $40,091

Human Resources Management and Services

Graduates 34 / yr
Median Salary $52,927

Sociology

Graduates 30 / yr
Median Salary $29,683

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

Graduates 20 / yr
Median Salary $37,057

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduates 19 / yr
Median Salary $94,996

Biotechnology

Graduates 18 / yr
Median Salary $71,297

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Graduates 4 / yr
Median Salary $82,817

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Campus Location

Azusa, California

Azusa, CA 91702-7000

Azusa Pacific University is located in Azusa, California. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Azusa Pacific University has an acceptance rate of 79.5%.