Azusa Pacific University
Azusa Pacific University (APU) is a private interdenominational Christian university in Azusa, California. It was founded in 1899 and, in 2017, it ranked as one of the top US universities. The main campus is about 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles, with five other campuses throughout Southern California. The school currently offers 76 different undergraduate degree programs, along with 47 graduate programs. The APU School of Nursing is one of the seven schools and three colleges that comprise the APU system and offers quite a few nursing programs.
The APU School of Nursing offers a BSN program, along with a bridge to BSN program for students that have already obtained an associate degree in nursing. For incoming freshmen that recently graduated high school, the nursing school offers a nursing major with a path for certification. Other programs include RN to BSN and nearly two dozen graduate programs. The MSN programs are highly competitive and include several specialty tracks, including Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. The school even offers doctoral programs. Besides offering a wide selection of nursing programs, the school is nationally accredited and recognized as one of the top nursing schools in the region.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students9,926 |
Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Undenominational |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate83% |
Nursing Programs
The Azusa Pacific University Nursing program prepares students to provide effective and compassionate health care. The Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree is an accredited program that can be taken either full time or part time.
The progam is offered in two BSN program options: the Generic option and Two-Plus-Two (High Desert) option
The Generic option admission requirements are:
- High School and College Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- A one-page statement on career goals
- A resume of work experience in the past five years
- Complete pre-requisite college level course work with a 'B' average or higher
- Current CPR certification
- Clean criminal background check
Two-Plus-Two (High Desert) Program Option (Transfer applicants)
Inaddition to the generic requirements, the 2+2 option requires a minimum of 60 semester units of nursing pre-requisites for the semester in which the applicant is seeking admission. A minimum GPA of 3.00 for all college level coursework is required for admission in this track.
The Nursing program requires health clearance performed within the preceding 12 months. The student is expected to demonstrably prove an ability to meet the physical standards.
Application deadline are September 30 for spring admission and January 31 for fall admission.
The Azusa Pacific Master of Science in Nursing is designed to prepare students for advanced theoretical and practical specialization in a clinical nursing. The program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing and accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Graduates from the program are trained to assumed roles as advanced clinical nurse specialists, adult nurse practitioners, family nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists and pediatric nurse practitioners. Students may also elect to take a secondary specialty in education and administration.
Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to apply for advanced practice certification in their specialties as well as applying for national credential by examination through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Admission Requirements
- Apply and be accepted by the graduate school at the University
- Official transcripts for baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited school
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (Students with a GPA of 2.7-2.99 may be accepted provisionally)
- Personal and professional recommendation forms
- Personal statement describing professional and educational goals
- Computer Literacy
- Completion of prerequisite courses in the sciences and non science requirements
- Resume
- Pre-admission interview
Admission to the program is highly competitive and meeting application requirements will not guarantee admittance.
The application deadline for admission in the fall semester is the November of the previous year while the deadline for admission in the spring semester is the 1st of March and applications for the summer semester need to be received by the 1st of July.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 2 | 0 |
Master's degree | 23 | 140 |
Post-master's certificate | 2 | 10 |
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 9 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission 02/28/1961 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 04/22/2014 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/03/2003 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/03/2003 - Current |
Admission
60%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 990 to 1220 |
ACT | 21 to 27 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Recommended |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $45 |
Graduates | $45 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $1,539/credit | |
In State Students | $1,539/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,539/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $728/credit | |
In State Students | $728/credit | |
Out of State Students | $728/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $69,255 | $69,255 | $69,255 |
ADN | 70 | $107,730 | $107,730 | $107,730 |
BSN | 125 | $192,375 | $192,375 | $192,375 |
FNP | 50 | $36,400 | $36,400 | $36,400 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Azusa Pacific University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 30% | $4,440 |
Other Federal Grant | 5% | $1,915 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 30% | $7,548 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 97% | $17,416 |
Federal Student Loans | 60% | $5,817 |
Private Loans | 8% | $15,712 |
$28,784
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$23,574 |
$30,001 to $48,000$23,063 |
$48,001 to $75,000$24,761 |
$75,001 to $110,000$28,843 |
Over $110,000$32,530 |
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Student Population
5,671
Undergrads
4,255
Graduates
6,829
Women
3,097
Men
73%
Full-time
27%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
37% |
Hispanic |
30% |
Asian |
11% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
7% |
Black/African American |
6% |
Two or more races |
5% |
Non-resident alien |
3% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.