Christian college
Azusa Pacific University Global
San Dimas, CA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Nondenominational and Interdenominational
Real cost
Average price after aid $22,677 a year
Median debt at graduation: $18,750 (all students)
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Azusa Pacific University Global, formerly Los Angeles Pacific University, is a fully online Christian university with a Wesleyan tradition at its core. Its statement of faith, its commitment to faith integration in coursework and its success-coach spiritual support are documented on its official pages.
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.48%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.57%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.24 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$1,909
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
Faith scorecard
Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.
Partly researched
We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.
- Online spiritual formation: mentoring, discipleship or small groups led by staff or faculty: Offered to online students
- Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy): Yes
- A published statement of faith: Yes
Online worship and prayer
Not enough information · 1 of 5 found
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Online chapel or worship services during the week (live or recorded, with a schedule)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Online worship nights or praise servicesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Online prayer opportunities (prayer groups, prayer days or weeks)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Published weekly schedule of online chapel, worship and prayerNot enough information: no verified chapel or worship times are recorded.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Online spiritual formation: mentoring, discipleship or small groups led by staff or facultyOffered to online students
Sources (1)
- Student Experience & Support | APU Globalapuglobal.edu/student-experience · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Your dedicated coach checks in every week, helps you plan your semesters and track progress toward graduation, and offers personal guidance, encouragement, and spiritual support through prayer along the way.”
- Student Experience & Support | APU Globalapuglobal.edu/student-experience · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Bible and theology
Not enough information · 2 of 5 found
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes
Sources (1)
- Faith, Life, & Learning | APU Globalapuglobal.edu/resources/faith-life-learning · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“It rests on four commitments that appear across coursework, faculty mentoring, and student support rather than in a single required course.”
- Faith, Life, & Learning | APU Globalapuglobal.edu/resources/faith-life-learning · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.A published statement of faithYes
Sources (1)
- What We Believe | APU Globalapuglobal.edu/about/what-we-believe · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“As an educational institution with a Wesleyan tradition at its core, it seems natural to us to embrace a statement of faith that is common among many Christian traditions.”
- What We Believe | APU Globalapuglobal.edu/about/what-we-believe · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Christian community online
Not enough information · 0 of 4 found
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Spiritual life staff serving online students (pastors, ministers and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Online Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Missions and service
Not enough information · 0 of 4 found
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Service or outreach officeNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Strengths
- Publishes a statement of faith and a Christian worldview mission for its online students.
Sources (1)
- What We Believe | APU Globalapuglobal.edu/about/what-we-believe · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“As an educational institution with a Wesleyan tradition at its core, it seems natural to us to embrace a statement of faith that is common among many Christian traditions.”
- What We Believe | APU Globalapuglobal.edu/about/what-we-believe · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Describes faith integration as part of its online coursework rather than a single course.
Sources (1)
- Faith, Life, & Learning | APU Globalapuglobal.edu/resources/faith-life-learning · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“It rests on four commitments that appear across coursework, faculty mentoring, and student support rather than in a single required course.”
- Faith, Life, & Learning | APU Globalapuglobal.edu/resources/faith-life-learning · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Success coaches offer spiritual support through prayer to online students.
Sources (1)
- Student Experience & Support | APU Globalapuglobal.edu/student-experience · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Your dedicated coach checks in every week, helps you plan your semesters and track progress toward graduation, and offers personal guidance, encouragement, and spiritual support through prayer along the way.”
- Student Experience & Support | APU Globalapuglobal.edu/student-experience · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Chaplaincy is available to online students remotely.
Sources (1)
- Faith, Life, & Learning | APU Globalapuglobal.edu/resources/faith-life-learning · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“faculty write faith integration directly into assignments, chaplaincy is available remotely”
- Faith, Life, & Learning | APU Globalapuglobal.edu/resources/faith-life-learning · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Concerns
None recorded.
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Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $29,884 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 1,617 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 17% · Women 83% |
| Total students | 1,829 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $22,677 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $29,884 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $18,750 |
| Graduation rate: all students who enroll, within 8 years Most students here study online, so this counts everyone who enrolls, not only first-time, full-time students. Share who earn an award within 8 years (federal Outcome Measures). | 48% |
| First-year retention | 57% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 52% |
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Business administration | |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | |
| Liberal arts | |
| Health sciences |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Criminal justice, General studies, Management information systems, Nursing.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Liberal arts and general studies | |
| Business | |
| Psychology | |
| Health professions | |
| Criminal justice and security |
Campus facts
| Setting | Suburb |
|---|---|
| Part-time undergraduates | 52% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 85% |
| Students per faculty member | 24 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 4%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 9%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Ontario International Airport (ONT)About 14 miles away · about 30 minutes by car |
| Town population | 33,789Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | AnaheimAbout 18 miles away · about 40 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 56°F in January · 76°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Pomona/fairplex, CA, about 4 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). None of this changes the faith grades.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
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- Is Azusa Pacific University Global a Christian college?
- Yes. Azusa Pacific University Global is a Christian college.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 474863
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
- Accreditation: WASC Senior College and University Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Undenominational
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