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Azusa, CA · Thousand Oaks, CA
| Azusa Pacific University | California Lutheran University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $22,212/yr | $30,109/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $15,781/yr | $22,161/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,219 | $21,669 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $20,495/yr | $23,668/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $22,998/yr | $24,318/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | No data reported | $29,303/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $27,193/yr | $38,364/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $246/mo | $230/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,704/yr | $16,810/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $22,088/yr | $22,086/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,062/yr | $934/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,214/yr | $4,512/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $56,313/yr | $68,426/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $44,458/yr | $52,560/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $44,458/yr | $52,560/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 35% | 31% |
| Students taking federal loans | 48% | 50% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 88% | 76% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 983–1238 | 1150–1330 |
| SAT average | 1195 | 1266 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 25–30 | 24–31 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 25–34 · Math 23–28 | English 24–30 · Math 22–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,850 | 5,290 |
| Students accepted | 3,060 | 4,702 |
| Students who enrolled | 420 | 575 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 14% | 12% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 13% | 13% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 4% | 2% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 62% | 70% |
| Freshmen who come back | 84% | 79% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $66,677/yr | $68,712/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $38,819–$98,212 | $44,592–$96,084 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 74% | 76% |
| White students graduating | 68% | 70% |
| Black students graduating | 48% | 50% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 55% | 74% |
| Asian students graduating | 78% | 81% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $56,794/yr | $54,981/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | 82% |
| Graduate on time | 49% | 62% |
| Pell students who graduate | 49% | 70% |
| First-gen students who finish | 56% | 65% |
| Low-income students who finish | 52% | 58% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 27% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $60,930/yr | $64,258/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 43% · Psychology 10% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Psychology 13% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 11% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 43% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Psychology — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 9% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 8% of degrees | Social Sciences — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 7% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $122,638/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $107,188/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 4.9% | 17% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,759 | 2,296 |
| Students per professor | 9 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 3,513 | 1,054 |
| Average professor pay | $10,419/mo | $10,794/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission |
| Median family income | $44,669 | $56,619 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Azusa, CA | Thousand Oaks, CA |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1899 | 1959 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4.4% | 3.6% |
| Men | 32% | 45% |
| Women | 68% | 55% |
| White students | 25% | 36% |
| Black students | 5.9% | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 40% | 41% |
| Asian students | 14% | 5.5% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 6.5% |
| Other / not reported | 6.3% | 3% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 38% | 35% |
| Part-time students | 11% | 2.1% |
| Students age 25+ | 24% | 7.4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,283/yr | $12,168/yr |
| Endowment | $96.2M | $145.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,106 | 1,517 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,774/yr | $8,740/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,400/yr | $7,470/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Undenominational | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 14 | 22 |
| Student athletes | 326 | 581 |
| Athletic scholarships | $4.6M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $10.6M | $5.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $10.7M | $5.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $16,018 | $64,042 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.