A degree from Azusa Pacific University is respected and recognized internationally, and earns accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) , a nationally recognized accreditation agency. Additionally, through APU's School of Nursing, the RN to BSN Program receives accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
University Reputation
For the first year, Azusa Pacific University secured a place in the most
prestigious category of national universities in
U.S.News & World Report's America's Best Colleges 2008 rankings
. Previously, APU was ranked in the top
25 schools within the Western Universities-Master's category, enjoying
prominent placement and recognition for outstanding first-year and service-learning programs.
According to Diverse Issues in Higher Education
magazine, APU ranked number 6 in the nation in awarding the most master's
degrees to Hispanics. In addition, The
Princeton Review
included APU among the 123 colleges in the 2008 Best in the West category.