Campus & Student Life at Azusa Pacific University

Home to about 4,498 undergraduates in 2020, Azusa Pacific is a private university located in Azusa, California. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Azusa Pacific offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Azusa Pacific can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Azusa Pacific Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Azusa Pacific University is Affiliated With the Undenominational Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Undenominational faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Undenominational Colleges and Universities.

Azusa Pacific Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Azusa Pacific Disability Services.

Azusa Pacific for the Military

While not a "service academy", Azusa Pacific does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Azusa Pacific Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Azusa Pacific for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Azusa Pacific University

Azusa Pacific offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Azusa Pacific University

There were 4,498 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,804 (84.6%). Part-time attendance was 694 (15.4%).

Azusa Pacific University is Ranked #708 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Azusa Pacific is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Azusa Pacific #708 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Azusa Pacific by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Azusa Pacific Diversity Guide.

Azusa Pacific University Competes in the NCAA

Azusa Pacific has a total of 410 student athletes, 229 men and 181 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Azusa Pacific University Athletics