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Azusa Pacific University

Private nonprofit Azusa, CA · Suburban · Far West · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
63%
Graduation Rate
$66,677
Earnings (10yr)
$22,212
Net Price
88%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Azusa Pacific University has an acceptance rate of 88%, making it accessible to a wide range of students. This high acceptance rate reflects the university’s commitment to welcoming diverse applicants. With an enrollment of 2,759 students, it maintains a close-knit community feel.

The earnings for graduates 10 years after enrollment stand at $66,677, indicating a solid return on investment. While specific mobility rates are not available, the economic outcomes suggest that students can achieve financial stability post-graduation. This is particularly relevant for those entering fields such as health professions and business.

Attending Azusa Pacific University comes with a net price of $22,212 and a median debt of $23,219. Many students rely on Pell Grants, with 35% receiving this financial aid. Students who thrive here are often those pursuing careers in health, psychology, or the arts, benefiting from a supportive environment tailored to their academic and professional goals.

Rankings

How Azusa Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation63%Earnings 10yr$67KNet Price$22KRetention84%Median Debt$23KPell Grant Rate35%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$16K$0-30K$20K$30-48K$23K$48-75K$27K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%492.0%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%3089.4%MOBILITY152.01%

Cost & Financial Aid

$44,458
In-State Tuition
$44,458
Out-of-State
$22,212
Avg Net Price
$23,219
Median Debt
35%
Pell Grant Rate
48%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$15,781
Family Income $0–$30K
$20,495
Family Income $30K–$48K
$22,998
Family Income $48K–$75K
$27,193
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$56,794
6 Years After Entry
$60,930
8 Years
$66,677
10 Years
0.35x
Debt-to-Earnings
70%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$56,794 6yr $60,930 8yr $66,677 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

152.01%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
3089.4%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
492.0%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$103,700
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.82
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.01
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
5.3%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Innovation

Data: Opportunity Insights Patent & Innovation Data

0.287%
Inventor Rate
13
Total Patents
63
Total Citations

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 88%
Retention Rate 84%
SAT Average 1195
ACT Midpoint 22
SAT Range 983–1238
ACT Range 25–30
Full-Time Faculty 100%
Faculty Salary (mo) $10,419
Diversity Index 0.75
First-Gen Students 38%

Top Programs

Health Professions 53%
Psychology 9%
Business & Marketing 8%
Visual & Performing Arts 8%
Humanities 5%
Communications 2%
Social Sciences 2%
Biology & Biomedical 2%