Azusa Pacific University Acceptance Rate
Azusa, California · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,850
- Admitted
- 3,060
- Yield
- 13.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Azusa Pacific University's acceptance rate has fallen from 81.8% in 2014–15 to 79.5% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 5,202 to 3,850 (-26%) over that period.
Its 79.5% rate makes Azusa Pacific University more selective than about 43% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 39%.
Azusa Pacific University has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 13.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,202 | 4,257 | 81.8% | 1,046 |
| 2015–16 | 6,084 | 4,922 | 80.9% | 1,202 |
| 2016–17 | 8,030 | 4,935 | 61.5% | 1,120 |
| 2017–18 | 8,939 | 5,374 | 60.1% | 1,098 |
| 2018–19 | 9,832 | 6,736 | 68.5% | 1,114 |
| 2019–20 | 8,192 | 5,528 | 67.5% | 692 |
| 2020–21 | 4,534 | 4,244 | 93.6% | 620 |
| 2021–22 | 3,967 | 3,733 | 94.1% | 636 |
| 2022–23 | 3,438 | 2,991 | 87% | 518 |
| 2023–24 | 3,850 | 3,060 | 79.5% | 420 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,488 | 1,971 | 79.2% |
| Men | 1,338 | 1,074 | 80.3% |
| Unknown | 24 | 15 | 62.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 512–657 | 13% |
| SAT Math | 482–657 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–26 | 4% |
How Azusa Pacific University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Azusa Pacific University's acceptance rate?
Azusa Pacific University's acceptance rate is 79.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,060 admitted of 3,850 applicants).
Is Azusa Pacific University test optional?
Azusa Pacific University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Azusa Pacific University?
Azusa Pacific University received 3,850 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,060.
What SAT score do you need for Azusa Pacific University?
Admitted students at Azusa Pacific University typically scored 512–657 on SAT Reading/Writing and 482–657 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Azusa Pacific University getting harder to get into?
Azusa Pacific University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 81.8% in 2014–15 to 79.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.apu.edu/.