Azusa Pacific University
- Private
- Research university
Azusa Pacific University: international tuition 45,980 USD per year, one-year total cost 68,470 USD, acceptance rate 88.4%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 115.
APU offers academic scholarships for international students (International Scholarship I and II, up to about $40,000-$48,000 over four years), but the source is a 2018 article, so confirm it. Need-based aid, need-blind status and CSS Profile requirements are unclear.
Getting in. The school admits 88.4% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 515–615, Math 468–623, ACT 25–30. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 80+ or Duolingo 115+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 68,470 USD, before any scholarship. 3 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. For the I-20, the school needs proof of 65,871 USD.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 3/12. You apply through Apply Online. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Azusa Pacific University?
International tuition is 45,980 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 68,470 USD.
Does Azusa Pacific University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. APU offers academic scholarships for international students (International Scholarship I and II, up to about $40,000-$48,000 over four years), but the source is a 2018 article, so confirm it. Need-based aid, need-blind status and CSS Profile requirements are unclear.
What English scores does Azusa Pacific University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 115.
What is the acceptance rate at Azusa Pacific University?
The acceptance rate is 88.4%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Mr. Yu's Vlog2023Campus tour
- Bong Bong Travels2023Campus tour
- Azusa Pacific Admissions2026Official
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe page only says international students are 'considered' for the International Scholarship, not whether this is automatic or needs a separate form; Trustees' has its own form but the page does not mention international students.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo page says whether admission decisions do or do not consider international students' ability to pay.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo page mentions the CSS Profile or a separate aid form for international students.
Scholarships at this school
APU GrantOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
The article says undergraduate international students can qualify for the APU Grant, but gives no amount or criteria.
Haggard International ScholarshipOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
The article says undergraduate international students can qualify, but gives no amount or criteria.
International Scholarship I and IIMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page48,000 USD≈ ₫1.25B
The article explicitly says this scholarship is for students from other countries (dated 2018, so confirm it is still offered).
- Renewable in later years
Campus Visit ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page only says 'traditional undergraduates' and requires an on-campus visit; it does not mention international students.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Visit by May 1 of enrollment year
School of the Arts Art ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Separate application requiredSchool page
This is a department-level scholarship; the page does not mention international students and its deadlines are for 2024.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Priority deadlines listed for Fall 2024 (Feb 15, 2024) and Spring 2025 (Dec 1, 2024); outdated
Trustees' ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
The Trustees' page does not mention international students, so it is unclear whether Vietnamese students are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: January 15, 2027 (first come, first served); finalist interviews February 18-19, 2027
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- EssaysRequired
- Supplementary applicationRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Deadlines
- Spring priority application deadline for in-country studentsApplicationabout0days
- Spring final deadline for in-country studentsApplication+47 days
- Fall Early Action application deadline (freshmen only) (EA)Application+49 days
- Fall priority application deadlineApplication+123 days
- Fall final deadline for out-of-country studentsApplication+198 days
- Final decision deadline for students accepted through Early Action (EA)Other+198 days
- Fall final deadline for in-country studentsApplication+229 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data