Quick Facts Test (2016-2017)

Question 1

How big is Azusa Pacific University? (General)

Answer 1

• APU is the largest Christian University on the West Coast
• Second largest in the CCCU (Council of Christian Colleges and Universities)
• 121 acres campus with 6 regional locations for graduate and professional programs

Question 2

When and how was APU founded? (General)

Answer 2

• Began in 1899 as a Training School for Christian Workers
• Five different Schools combined over the years
• Old denominational affiliations: Wesleyan, Brethren Christ, Church of God, Free Methodist, Salvation Army

Question 3

What are the Student Demographics? (Student Demographics)

Answer 3

• Over 10,000 students
• 5500-5600 undergraduate students
• 44 states & 41 countries represented

Question 4

What is the Retention rate? (Student Demographics)

Answer 4

85% UG Retention Rate

Question 5

What is the Acceptance rate? (Student Demographics)

Answer 5

84% freshmen and 81% transfer

Question 6

How many freshmen live on campus? (Student Demographics)

Answer 6

• 91% of freshmen live on campus

- 61% of all UG students live on campus

Question 7

What did US News & World Report’s ranking? (Rankings)

Answer 7

• America’s Best Colleges in 2016
• Least Class Debt
• Highest Freshmen Retention Rate
• Best Colleges for Veterans

Question 8

What did the Princeton review say? (Rankings)

Answer 8

Best Western Colleges in 2016

Question 9

What did the Economist say? (Rankings)

Answer 9

92nd percentile for most employable

Question 10

What did USA Today say? (Rankings)

Answer 10

8 best nursing program in the US

Question 11

What are the recognitions for service? (Rankings)

Answer 11

• 2015 Community Engagement Classification for Carnegie Foundation for Advancement Teaching
• “School of Distinction” on President’s Higher Education Community Services Honor Roll
• Military Friendly School by GI Jobs Magazine

Question 12

What are the recognitions for diversity? (Rankings)

Answer 12

CCCU Award for Advancing Harmony

Question 13

Number of Degree Programs & Largest Majors (Academics)

Answer 13

• 55 Bachelor’s, 43 Master’s, 18 Certificates, 16 Credentials, 8 Doctoral, and 2 Associates
• Psychology, Business, Applied Exercise Science, Communications, and Nursing

Question 14

Class Size (Academics)

Answer 14

• Average class size is 19 students with a Student/Teacher ratio of 13:1 with 24% of faculty representing an ethnic minority
• 64% of Professor have Doctorate/Terminal Degrees

Question 15

Chapel

Answer 15

• Seven Different Chapels to choose each week
• Musical Styles: Contemporary Christian, Gospel, Liturical, International
• Requirement: Three Chapels a Week
• Six Different Christian Traditions: Evangelical. Holiness, Incarnational, Justice, Charismatic, Comtemplative

Question 16

Honors College

Answer 16

• Enrolls 90 freshmen/transfers every year who represent the top 10% of the incoming class
• Average Old SAT: 1300
• Average GPA: 4.1
• 350+ in the program receiving annual $1000 scholarships and early class registration

Question 17

Mission & Ministry

Answer 17

• CSA trained and mobilized 3500 students to serve in local and global communities
• 40 years of Mexico Outreach
• 20+ teams in 19+ countries every summer
• Young Life all around Southern CA
• 125000 Ministry hours last year
• 1500 students partnering with 35 local organizations through City Links

Question 18

Service Learning

Answer 18

• 1 of 14 to have served with distinction for four consecutive years
• Top 5 schools in CA offering service learning (Stanford, USC, CSUMB, Santa Clara)

Question 19

Study Away Programs

Answer 19

• Two weeks to one semester
• APU Programs: High Sierra, LA Term, South Africa, Ecuador, China, Norway
• US Programs: CA, MI, CO, DC, TN
• Global Learning Term: three-month minimum studying elsewhere up to 16 units
• Cultural immersions ranges from classroom learning to living with a host family and learning from involvement in community organizations

Question 20

Expenses (Finacial Aid 101)

Answer 20

• Total (Yearly)- 44490 (not including 1710 for books/supplies)
• 93% receive financial aid
• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)- Pell Grant up to 5815
• GPA Verification Form for Cal Grant- 9084
• APU Grant (need based)- no cap

Question 21

APU Scholarships (Finacial Aid 101)

Answer 21

Freshmen Scholarships

• President’s- 18000
• Dean’s- 16000
• Director’s- 13500
• Founder’s 12000

Transfer Scholarships

• Transfer Merit I- 12000 (3.5+ GPA)
• Transfer Merit II- 10000 (3.4999-3.0 GPA)

Additional Scholarships for Athletics, Music, Theater/Cinematic Arts, Forensic (Speech & Debate), Science, Math/Physics, Multi-Ethic Leadership and more

Question 22

Trustees Scholarship (Finacial Aid 101)

Answer 22

• Full Tuition for Four Years
• Complete application for admission by Nov. 15th (early action deadline)
• Trustee’s application by Nov. 15th
• 3.9+ GPA or top 5%
• 1300+ old SAT, 30+ ACT
• Qualified applicants not chosen as finalists receive an extra $2000 Candidate Scholarship
• 40 Finalists receive $4000 Finalist Scholarship
• 5 selected for Full Tuition Award after interview weekend

Question 23

Choral/Vocal (Music)

Answer 23

University Choir & Orchestra (UCO), Bel Canto (Women), Men’s Chorale (Men), Gospel Choir, Chamber Singers, Oratorio Choir- large choir, major classical works, Opera, Driven?, Student Jazz Combos

Question 24

Instrumental (Music)

Answer 24

Flute Choir, Guitar Ensemble, Handbell Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Workshop, Marching Band, Pep Band, Percussion Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Chamber Ensemble, Woodwind and Brass Chaber Groups, Synphony Orchestra, Student Jazz Combos

Question 25

Libraries

Answer 25

• Three Libraries: Marshburn, Darling, and Stamps
• Marshburn- open till 3AM Sun-THs
• Open seven days a week
• 100+ library databases
• Computers available
• Quiet study rooms in Darling and Marshburn
• Librarians provide research assistance with an extensive library instruction program

Question 26

Athletic Facts & Awards

Answer 26

• NCAA II in July 2014
• Pacific West Conference
• 51 National Championships (37 NAIA, 13 NCAA, and 1 AIAW)
• 124 Conference Championships (10 PacWest, 2 GNAC, 112 GSAC)
• Best finish for a first-year division II program since 2001

Question 27

Men’s Teams (Athletics)

Answer 27

-Eight teams: baseball, basketball. cross country, football, soccer, tennis, track and field

Question 28

Women’s Teams (Athletics)

Answer 28

-Eleven teams: softball, basketball. cross country, football, soccer, tennis, track and field
& volleyball, water polo, swimming and diving, acrobatics and tumbling