Azusa Pacific University

Azusa Pacific University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Azusa, California. The university enrolls 8,426 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 60 out of 100. It reports a 64% completion rate and an 84% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), reflecting strong first-year persistence among its student body.

Among its vocational and applied program offerings, Azusa Pacific provides Registered Nursing at both the associate and bachelor's degree levels, along with Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects, and Athletic Training. These programs blend hands-on training with academic coursework within a broader university setting.

Located in a large suburb of the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area, Azusa Pacific gives students access to one of the nation's largest healthcare and media industry job markets. The university serves as an option for students seeking applied career programs within a private nonprofit environment in Southern California.