Azusa Pacific University

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa Pacific University is a private, inter-denominational, evangelical Christian university located near Los Angeles in suburban Azusa, California. It was founded in 1899, with classes opening on March 3, 1900 in Whittier, California. It began offering degrees in 1939. APU holds regional accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

While officially inter-denominational, the university has ties with several evangelical denominations.[citation needed] The university’s seminary, the Graduate School of Theology, holds to a Wesleyan, Arminian doctrinal theology.   With nearly 5,000 students, APU’s undergraduate student body is the largest in the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (although Indiana Wesleyan University has a larger total student body) and the second largest evangelical undergraduate student body in the United States, behind only Liberty University.

Azusa Pacific University Rankings

• 2012 TOP 200 COLLEGES IN UNITED STATES
• TOP NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES RANKING BY HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Azusa Pacific University Tuition and Fees

*This charge will vary for returning students and transfer students depending on their living area. Other options and prices are listed below.

**The minimum meal plan for a student living in a residence hall is a 180 Block Meal Plan. Other options and prices are listed below.

Please note: Freshman students who wish to park a vehicle on campus will be charged a $285 parking fee per semester. Returning students parking on campus will be charged $110 per semester.

Schools and Colleges of Azusa Pacific University

• Adult and Professional Studies
• Behavioral and Applied Sciences
• Business and Management
• Education
• Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Music
• Nursing
• Theology

Azusa Pacific University News

Azusa Pacific University Athletics News

• Men's Tennis: Ben There Done That - Thu, 17 May 2012
  Playing against postseason rival Auburn Montgomery Ben Eger came through in the clutch, helping Azusa Pacific to a huge 5-4 quarterfinals win.

• Softball: Noise Makers - Thu, 17 May 2012
  Brandi Andrews’ third-inning 2-out grand slam helped propel Azusa Pacific to a 15-0 win in the Cougars’ NAIA Tournament pool play opener.

• Women's Tennis: Eagles Return Favor - Thu, 17 May 2012
  Last year Azusa Pacific ended Oklahoma Christians season. This year the Eagles returned the favor, defeating the Cougars 5-3 in the quarterfinals.

• Women's Tennis: Youth Serves Win - Wed, 16 May 2012
  Azusa Pacific got three singles wins from underclassmen to rise above Shorter in the second round of the NAIA tournament on Wednesday.

• Men's Tennis: Saint Quick - Wed, 16 May 2012
  In just under two and a half hours Azusa Pacific registered a 5-0 win over the Saints to move to the NAIA quarterfinals.

• Baseball: Cruel Twist Ends Storybook Season - Mon, 14 May 2012
  College of Idaho edged Azusa Pacific 7-6 in the winner-take-all Opening Round title game, winning on a walk-off fielder’s choice to a five-man infield.

• Baseball: That's The Cougs - Sat, 12 May 2012
  Azusa Pacific looked all the part of a 1-seed, defeating Menlo 8-3 before advancing to a winner-take-all game with a 5-2 win over College of Idaho.

• Baseball: NAIA Opening Round Tournament Central - Sat, 12 May 2012
  Links to live video, live stats, and news and information for the NAIA Baseball Opening Round Azusa Bracket.

• Baseball: Not Just Yet - Sat, 12 May 2012
  With their season on the line the Cougars responded to last night's disappointing loss with an 8-2 showing against the Firestorm.

• Baseball: Errors Cost Cougars - Fri, 11 May 2012
  Menlo upset top-seed Azusa Pacific after the Cougars registered a season-high four errors in game three of the Opening Round.