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Azusa Pacific University Admission Requirements

Azusa, California

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Chances of getting into Azusa Pacific University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
94%
Admission Difficulty for Azusa Pacific University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Azusa Pacific University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Azusa Pacific University is 94%.  It ranks #92 in California for lowest rate of acceptance. Azusa Pacific University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 3,733 out of 3,967 applicants were admitted.

The school has moderate admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 56 percent on standardized admission tests. Azusa Pacific University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.74. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Azusa Pacific University application fee is $45 and applications are due by Jun 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Azusa Pacific University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 16% of students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Azusa Pacific University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
966-1266
Applicants Submitting SAT 
16%
SAT Scores for Azusa Pacific University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 493
SAT Math 25th 473
SAT Composite 25th 966
SAT Scores for Azusa Pacific University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 628
SAT Math 75th 638
SAT Composite 75th 1266
Average SAT Score 1120

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Azusa Pacific University?

Azusa Pacific University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Azusa Pacific University score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 966-1266.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Azusa Pacific University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1266 and Above Good >97%
1116 to 1266 Avg + 94%-97%
966 to 1116 Avg - 89%-94%
816 to 966 Reach 81%-89%
Less than 816 Low <81%
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Azusa Pacific University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
19-25 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
3%
ACT Scores for Azusa Pacific University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 19
ACT Math 25th 16
ACT Composite 25th 19
ACT Scores for Azusa Pacific University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 25
ACT Math 75th 25
ACT Composite 75th 25
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Azusa Pacific University?

Azusa Pacific University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Azusa Pacific University regularly accepts students who score 19 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 56 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 19-25.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Azusa Pacific University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
25 and Above Good >97%
22 to 25 Avg + 94%-97%
19 to 22 Avg - 89%-94%
16 to 19 Reach 81%-89%
Less than 16 Low <81%
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Azusa Pacific University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.74
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into Azusa Pacific University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Azusa Pacific University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Azusa Pacific University was 3.74 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #24 in California for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.74 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Azusa Pacific University accepts 94% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Azusa Pacific University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 39.68% Good
3.75 to 3.99 13.92% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 14.24% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 11.36% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 8.96% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 8.96% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.88% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

Azusa Pacific University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,697 1,270 3,967
Accepted 2,547 1,186 3,733
Acceptance Rate 94% 93% 94%
Enrolled 426 210 636
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 18% 17%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jun 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
61

Applicants have 61 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Azusa Pacific University is $45.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Azusa Pacific University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Azusa Pacific University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Azusa Pacific University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=109785 IPEDS survey data for Azusa Pacific University.

FAQs

Does Azusa Pacific University prefer SAT or ACT?

16% of students submit their SAT scores to Azusa Pacific University. 3% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Azusa Pacific University?

94% of those who apply are granted admission to Azusa Pacific University. Admission competition is and the college has moderate admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Azusa Pacific University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 966 and 1266. 16% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Azusa Pacific University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 25. 3% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.