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California · Private nonprofit · Predominantly bachelor's

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California. 2,977 undergraduate students. 93 programs in the federal Field-of-Study dataset.

UNITID 109785 · OPEID 001117 · IPEDS HDVINTAGE · COLLEGE SCORECARD · 2025-05 · HISTORY 1996–2024
ANOMALY ENGINE · NOTABLE SIGNALS

What the data flags at Azusa Pacific University

Short-arc shifts (recent 3-year window), peer outliers, earnings trend breaks, completion drops, enrollment cliffs, and debt-to-earnings warnings — surfaced deterministically from the federal record. Multi-decade shifts are reported separately in the Long Arc section, since 25-year tuition drift isn't really an anomaly.

ENROLLMENT CLIFF · TRENDING WORSE-36%

Undergraduate enrollment

Undergraduate enrollment fell 36% at Azusa Pacific University vs the 2004–2008 baseline (3.0k vs 4.6k).

LONG-ARC SHIFT · TRENDING BETTER-100%

3-year cohort default rate

3-year cohort default rate at Azusa Pacific University fell 100% between 2021 and 2024 (1.1% → 0.0%).

LONG-ARC SHIFT · TRENDING WORSE+32%

Median federal debt at exit

Median federal debt at exit at Azusa Pacific University rose 32% between 2007 and 2010 ($10.5k → $13.9k).

LONG-ARC SHIFT · TRENDING WORSE-14%

150%-time completion

150%-time completion at Azusa Pacific University fell 14% between 2021 and 2024 (71.5% → 61.8%).

SECTION 01 · OUTCOMES SNAPSHOT

The numbers, vs. California

Each tile compares this institution to the California median for the same metric. Sub-line shows the comparison value, not an interpretation. Sparklines trace the federally available history.

MEDIAN EARNINGS · 10Y
$66,677+17% · 6→10y
California median $42,588
MEDIAN EARNINGS · 6Y
$56,794
Treasury earnings · 6y post-entry
COMPLETION · 150%
64.4%+28% · '97→'24
California median 61.3%
MEDIAN FEDERAL DEBT
$19,710+110% · '97→'10
At program completion
UNDERGRAD ENROLLMENT
2,977+123% · '96→'10
latest IPEDS
RETENTION
83.7%+1% · '04→'24
first-time, full-time
ADMISSION RATE
79.5%+17% · '01→'24
latest cohort
IN-STATE TUITION
$43,600+192% · '00→'24
out-of-state $43,600
SECTION 02 · EARNINGS HORIZONS

How earnings spread, 4 to 10 years after entry

Treasury tax-record earnings for federally aided students who first enrolled at this institution. Each point is a horizon from the most-recent vintage. Single median per horizon (no p25/p75 publishing).

ALL FEDERALLY AIDED STUDENTS · TAX-RECORD EARNINGSVINTAGE 2025-05
Earnings widen with time post-entry. Selection: federal-aid recipients only — not all graduates.Methodology →
SECTION 03 · DEBT-TO-EARNINGS

What loans cost relative to earnings

Annual debt service as a share of median earnings 10 years after entry, computed under federal Direct loan terms (10-year fixed at 6%). The 8% line is the gainful-employment threshold from federal regulation; above 12% has historically been considered “failing” under prior rule cycles.

Institution-wide

3.9%
0%8% · GE20%+

Median federal debt $19,710 amortized over 10 years vs. median earnings $66,677 (10y after entry).

SECTION 04 · LONG ARC

Ten-plus year arc

Federally available history. Coverage varies by metric — IPEDS publishes some series only after 2009 and others only before.

UNDERGRAD · 1996–20105,511
5,5112,47519962010
Undergraduate enrollment.IPEDS EF
COMPLETION 150% · 1997–202461.8%
72%48%19972024
150%-time completion rate.IPEDS GR
MEDIAN DEBT · 1997–2010$13,895
$13,895$6,62519972010
Median federal student debt at exit.SCORECARD
COMPLETION · 150% · 1997→2024+28%

Azusa Pacific University · completion · 150% rose

48.1% → 61.8%

COMPLETION · 100% · 1997→2024+50%

Azusa Pacific University · completion · 100% rose

32.7% → 49.0%

UNDERGRAD ENROLLMENT · 1996→2010+123%

Azusa Pacific University · undergrad enrollment rose

2,475 → 5,511

IN-STATE TUITION · 2000→2024+192%

Azusa Pacific University · in-state tuition rose

$15,210 → $44,458

OUT-OF-STATE TUITION · 2000→2024+192%

Azusa Pacific University · out-of-state tuition rose

$15,210 → $44,458

MEDIAN DEBT · 1997→2010+110%

Azusa Pacific University · median debt rose

$6,625 → $13,895

COHORT DEFAULT RATE · 2011→2024-100%

Azusa Pacific University · cohort default rate fell

2.7% → 0.0%

PELL SHARE · 2008→2024+56%

Azusa Pacific University · pell share rose

22.6% → 35.1%

SECTION 05 · PROGRAMS

Ranked by 5-year earnings

Each row is one (CIP × credential) program reported by the institution in College Scorecard's Field-of-Study data. Cohort floor is 30 students; below this, federal data is suppressed.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.CIP 5138 · Master's Degree$137,727162 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.CIP 5138 · Bachelor's Degree$119,455494 gradsEducation, General.CIP 1301 · Doctoral Degree$111,16232 gradsPsychology, Other.CIP 4299 · Doctoral Degree$101,14319 gradsRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.CIP 5123 · Doctoral Degree$94,3920 gradsBusiness Administration, Management and Operations.CIP 5202 · Master's Degree$87,02742 gradsAccounting and Related Services.CIP 5203 · Bachelor's Degree$86,40121 gradsComputer and Information Sciences, General.CIP 1101 · Bachelor's Degree$83,54125 gradsBusiness/Commerce, General.CIP 5201 · Master's Degree$83,47860 gradsEducation, General.CIP 1301 · Master's Degree$80,698193 gradsHealth/Medical Preparatory Programs.CIP 5111 · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$79,742—Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.CIP 5199 · Bachelor's Degree$78,79539 gradsSocial Work.CIP 4407 · Master's Degree$78,48384 gradsPolitical Science and Government.CIP 4510 · Bachelor's Degree$77,57510 gradsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.CIP 1313 · Master's Degree$76,52839 gradsInternational Business.CIP 5211 · Bachelor's Degree$73,6758 gradsBusiness Administration, Management and Operations.CIP 5202 · Bachelor's Degree$69,444100 gradsPsychology, Other.CIP 4299 · Master's Degree$66,62478 gradsMarketing.CIP 5214 · Bachelor's Degree$65,91223 gradsBiology, General.CIP 2601 · Bachelor's Degree$64,98131 gradsSocial Work.CIP 4407 · Bachelor's Degree$63,16634 gradsLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.CIP 2401 · Bachelor's Degree$59,335101 gradsArea Studies.CIP 0501 · Bachelor's Degree$59,1365 gradsSocial Sciences, Other.CIP 4599 · Master's Degree$58,04958 grads
Showing top 24 of 39 ranked programs.93 TOTAL PROGRAMS
SECTION 06 · BY CIP FAMILY

39 programs with earnings, grouped

Programs are grouped by 2-digit CIP family. Programs without reported earnings are hidden to keep the list focused.

COMPUTER & INFORMATION SCIENCES · CIP 11

Computer and Information Sciences, General.Bachelor's Degree$83,54125 grads

EDUCATION · CIP 13

Education, General.Master's Degree$80,698193 gradsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Master's Degree$76,52839 gradsEducation, General.Doctoral Degree$111,16232 gradsTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.Master's Degree$42,49211 gradsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Bachelor's Degree$49,6365 grads

ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE · CIP 23

English Language and Literature, General.Bachelor's Degree$42,95927 grads

LIBERAL ARTS & GENERAL STUDIES · CIP 24

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Bachelor's Degree$59,335101 grads

BIOLOGICAL & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES · CIP 26

Biology, General.Bachelor's Degree$64,98131 grads

THEOLOGY & RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS · CIP 39

Theological and Ministerial Studies.Master's Degree$46,44342 gradsBible/Biblical Studies.Bachelor's Degree$44,86210 gradsReligious Education.Bachelor's Degree$46,8579 gradsTheological and Ministerial Studies.Bachelor's Degree$46,6243 grads

PSYCHOLOGY · CIP 42

Psychology, General.Bachelor's Degree$51,021167 gradsPsychology, Other.Master's Degree$66,62478 gradsPsychology, Other.Doctoral Degree$101,14319 gradsClinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Bachelor's Degree$48,958—

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & SOCIAL SERVICES · CIP 44

Social Work.Master's Degree$78,48384 gradsSocial Work.Bachelor's Degree$63,16634 grads

SOCIAL SCIENCES · CIP 45

Social Sciences, Other.Master's Degree$58,04958 gradsSociology.Bachelor's Degree$44,26713 gradsPolitical Science and Government.Bachelor's Degree$77,57510 grads

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS · CIP 50

Visual and Performing Arts, General.Bachelor's Degree$40,20348 gradsMusic.Bachelor's Degree$42,22528 gradsFine and Studio Arts.Bachelor's Degree$51,39919 grads

HEALTH PROFESSIONS · CIP 51

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bachelor's Degree$119,455494 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Master's Degree$137,727162 gradsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.Bachelor's Degree$78,79539 gradsHealth/Medical Preparatory Programs.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$79,742—Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.Doctoral Degree$94,3920 grads

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT & MARKETING · CIP 52

Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelor's Degree$69,444100 gradsBusiness/Commerce, General.Master's Degree$83,47860 gradsBusiness Administration, Management and Operations.Master's Degree$87,02742 gradsMarketing.Bachelor's Degree$65,91223 gradsAccounting and Related Services.Bachelor's Degree$86,40121 gradsInternational Business.Bachelor's Degree$73,6758 grads

HISTORY · CIP 54

History.Bachelor's Degree$41,60311 grads

AREA, ETHNIC & CULTURAL STUDIES · CIP 05

Area Studies.Bachelor's Degree$59,1365 grads

COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM · CIP 09

Communication and Media Studies.Bachelor's Degree$53,78740 grads
SECTION 07 · SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS

Same sector and degree mix in California

Picked by Carnegie sector × predominant credential level. These are not rankings — just nearest-neighbour surfaces for comparison.

STOCKTON$78.4k

University of the Pacific

Private nonprofit · Predominantly bachelor's · 68% completion
LA VERNE$65.5k

University of La Verne

Private nonprofit · Predominantly bachelor's · 65% completion
LA MIRADA$56.8k

Biola University

Private nonprofit · Predominantly bachelor's · 69% completion
MALIBU$82.9k

Pepperdine

Private nonprofit · Predominantly bachelor's · 85% completion
SAN DIEGO$86.5k

University of San Diego

Private nonprofit · Predominantly bachelor's · 82% completion
CAUSAL DISCIPLINE

“Azusa Pacific University graduates earn $X” — not “Azusa Pacific University makes you earn $X”

Median earnings describe what cohorts earned. They do not describe what attending Azusa Pacific University caused. Selection effects (who admits, who enrolls, who completes) are real. We publish federal data with strict descriptive phrasing — and link the methodology where you can read about the limitations directly.

Methodology →