More selective than 29% of California colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
13% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 4% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Azusa Pacific University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Azusa Pacific University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Azusa Pacific University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 515 | 615 |
| SAT math | 468 | 623 |
| ACT composite | 25 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 983 | 1238 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Azusa Pacific University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 88% | 515–615 | 468–623 | 25–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 79% | 512–657 | 482–657 | 18–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Azusa Pacific University compared with other California colleges?
Azusa Pacific University has the 66th-lowest acceptance rate of 92 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | San Jose State University | 85% | 69% | $13,760 |
| 63 | California Baptist University | 85% | 62% | $26,285 |
| 64 | Simpson University | 86% | 49% | $27,817 |
| 65 | Saint Mary's College of California | 87% | 70% | $30,378 |
| 66 | Azusa Pacific University | 88% | 62% | $22,212 |
| 67 | California State University-Fullerton | 91% | 70% | $6,555 |
| 68 | University of California-Merced | 91% | 69% | $11,983 |
| 69 | California College of the Arts | 91% | 61% | $53,909 |
| 70 | California State University-Los Angeles | 91% | 53% | $3,967 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All California colleges →
Who enrolls at Azusa Pacific University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Azusa Pacific University admissions questions
What is the Azusa Pacific University acceptance rate?
Azusa Pacific University accepts 88% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,060 of 3,850 applicants were admitted.
Does Azusa Pacific University require the SAT or ACT?
Azusa Pacific University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 13% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Azusa Pacific University?
The middle 50% of Azusa Pacific University enrolled first-year students scored 983–1238 on the SAT and 25–30 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Azusa Pacific University?
14% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (420 of 3,060).
Is Azusa Pacific University getting harder to get into?
Azusa Pacific University accepted 88% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 79% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Azusa Pacific University overview