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College Profile for : Azusa Pacific University

Azusa Pacific University is a private, non-denominational, evangelical Christian university located near Los Angeles in suburban Azusa, California. It was founded in 1899, with classes opening on March 3, 1900 in Whittier, California. It began offering degrees in 1939. APU holds regional accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). While officially non-denominational, the university has informal ties with several evangelical denominations, including The Wesleyan Church, the Free Methodist Church, the Evangelical Friends International, and the Church of God The university's seminary, Haggard School of Theology, holds to a Wesleyan, Arminian doctrinal theology.[citation needed] With nearly 5,000 students, APU's undergraduate student body is the largest in the C... (from wikipedia)

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Web Site: http://www.apu.edu

 

Overview Admissions Finances Students Academic Programs

Mission Statement

Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical Christian community of disciples and scholars who seek to advance the work of God in the world through academic excellence in liberal arts and professional programs of higher education that encourage students to develop a Christian perspective of truth and life.

General Information

Other Names
Type	Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Control	Private not-for-profit
Size	5,000 - 9,999
Campus Setting	Suburb: Large
Calendar System	Semester
Title IV Eligibility	Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Relgious Affiliation	Undenominational

College Athletic Affiliations

Yes	Member of National Athletic Association	No	National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Yes	National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)	No	National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
No	National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)	No	National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)
		No	Other national athletic association

College Athletic Conferences

Golden State Athletic Conference	NCAA/NAIA conference number football
Golden State Athletic Conference	NCAA/NAIA conference number basketball
Golden State Athletic Conference	NCAA/NAIA conference number baseball
Golden State Athletic Conference	NCAA/NAIA conference number country/track

College Student Services Offered

Yes	Remedial Services	Yes	Academic/career counseling service
Yes	Employment services for students	Yes	Placement services for completers
No	On-campus day care for students' children

College Special Learning Opportunities

No	ROTC	Yes	Distance learning opportunities
No	ROTC: Army	Yes	Study abroad
No	ROTC: Navy	No	Weekend/evening college
No	ROTC: Air Force

Teacher Certification

Yes	Below the postsecondary level
Yes	Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
No	Students must complete their preparation at another institution
Yes	Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers