- Acceptance rate: 88% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 515–615 reading and writing, 468–623 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 25–30 composite
- Average net price: $26,117 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Azusa Pacific University reported: an acceptance rate of 88% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 25–30.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Azusa Pacific University reviews each application.
Azusa Pacific University GPA requirements
Azusa Pacific University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Azusa Pacific University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Azusa Pacific University acceptance rate
Azusa Pacific University admitted 3,010 of 3,404 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 88%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Azusa Pacific University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Azusa, California, with 2,759 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Azusa Pacific University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 515 | 585 | 615 |
| SAT Math | 468 | 520 | 623 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 | 30 |
| ACT English | 25 | 32 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 26 | 28 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1195 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Azusa Pacific University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
AP credit
Azusa Pacific University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $26,117 a year at Azusa Pacific University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Azusa Pacific University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Azusa Pacific University admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does Azusa Pacific University look for?
Azusa Pacific University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Azusa Pacific University?
Azusa Pacific University's acceptance rate was 88% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,010 of 3,404 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I get into Azusa Pacific University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Azusa Pacific University admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Azusa Pacific University?
A lot: Azusa Pacific University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Azusa Pacific University?
Check Azusa Pacific University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Azusa Pacific University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 3% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.
What are Azusa Pacific University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Azusa Pacific University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 515–615 in reading and writing and 468–623 in math; ACT composite 25–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Azusa Pacific University accept AP credit?
Yes. Azusa Pacific University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Azusa Pacific University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $26,117 a year at Azusa Pacific University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Azusa Pacific University if a parent went there?
Yes. Azusa Pacific University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Azusa Pacific University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Azusa Pacific UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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