Azusa Pacific University's published cost of attendance is $56,313. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $15,781, middle-income families pay around $22,998, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,193.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $56,313 |
| Tuition and Fees | $44,458 |
| Room and Board | $10,704 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,062 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$34,101 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $22,212 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,781 |
| $30–48k | $20,495 |
| $48–75k | $22,998 |
| $75–110k | No data |
| $110k+ | $27,193 |
Azusa Pacific University's published cost of attendance is $56,313. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $15,781, middle-income families pay around $22,998, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,193. Azimuth ranks Azusa Pacific University #795 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Azusa Pacific University meets demonstrated financial need through a combination of need-based grants, merit scholarships, and federal aid programs. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. The affordability rank reflects both the net-price structure and the debt load graduates carry: understanding how net price and sticker price can differ substantially helps families calibrate their planning. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,219, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $26,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at Azusa Pacific University's median four-year earnings of $71,925, median federal debt of $23,219 projects to a monthly payment of about $262 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Azusa Pacific University earn median 4-year earnings of $71,925, placing Azusa Pacific University in the 73.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $12,819 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Azusa Pacific University in the 89.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Azusa Pacific University #181 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 87.8 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent lifetime returns relative to CA's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $34,672, the state median earnings of working adults age 25–34 with only a high school credential. The earnings pattern at Azusa Pacific University is anchored in Health and related applied fields. Nursing is the institution's highest aggregate-return major, combining cohort scale with strong four-year earnings. Nursing is among the largest programs, graduating 615 students, with graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $118,549; Azimuth ranks Nursing #8 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions . Psychology, General follows with 150 graduates earning $63,963, and Azimuth ranks Psychology, General #17 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Additional programs including Kinesiology and Business Administration round out the institution's degree output, with Business Administration graduates earning $78,900 and Azimuth ranking Business Administration #83 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The program mix reflects Azusa Pacific University's concentration in Business (10% of graduates), Arts (6%), and Social Sciences (2%), a distribution that shapes the institution's overall earnings profile and connects graduates to stable, in-demand career pathways.
