Quick Facts Test (2016-2017) Flashcards
How big is Azusa Pacific University? (General)
- 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
When and how was APU founded? (General)
- 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
What are the Student Demographics? (Student Demographics)
- Over 10,000 students
- 5500-5600 undergraduate students
- 44 states & 41 countries represented
What is the Retention rate? (Student Demographics)
85% UG Retention Rate
What is the Acceptance rate? (Student Demographics)
84% freshmen and 81% transfer
How many freshmen live on campus? (Student Demographics)
- 91% of freshmen live on campus
- 61% of all UG students live on campus
What did US News & World Report’s ranking? (Rankings)
- America’s Best Colleges in 2016
- Least Class Debt
- Highest Freshmen Retention Rate
- Best Colleges for Veterans
What did the Princeton review say? (Rankings)
Best Western Colleges in 2016
What did the Economist say? (Rankings)
92nd percentile for most employable
What did USA Today say? (Rankings)
8 best nursing program in the US
What are the recognitions for service? (Rankings)
- 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
What are the recognitions for diversity? (Rankings)
CCCU Award for Advancing Harmony
Number of Degree Programs & Largest Majors (Academics)
- 55 Bachelor’s, 43 Master’s, 18 Certificates, 16 Credentials, 8 Doctoral, and 2 Associates
- Psychology, Business, Applied Exercise Science, Communications, and Nursing
Class Size (Academics)
- 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
Chapel
- 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
Honors College
- 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
Mission & Ministry
- 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
Service Learning
- 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)
Study Away Programs
- 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
Expenses (Finacial Aid 101)
- 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
APU Scholarships (Finacial Aid 101)
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
Trustees Scholarship (Finacial Aid 101)
- 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
Choral/Vocal (Music)
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
Instrumental (Music)
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
Libraries
- 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
Athletic Facts & Awards
- 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
Men’s Teams (Athletics)
-Eight teams: baseball, basketball. cross country, football, soccer, tennis, track and field
Women’s Teams (Athletics)
-Eleven teams: softball, basketball. cross country, football, soccer, tennis, track and field
& volleyball, water polo, swimming and diving, acrobatics and tumbling