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Experience the transformative impact of a Christ-centered community, dedicated to seeing you reach your unique, God-given potential.
APU Named Top Christian College by Wall Street Journal
APU received high marks in alumni earnings, graduation rates, social mobility, and student satisfaction.
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We'll help you grow as a Christian leader and learn to innovate in your field.
Our Christ-Centered Community
Cultivating Belonging
This Christ-centered community supports students as they seek answers to life’s most important questions and grow in their faith so that they can serve others and impact the world for Christ.
Cultivating Transformation
APU’s faculty and staff create environments where students experience transformation through academics, mentorship, and care for their whole person.
APU Presents: Ulyses’ Story
After two deployments with the U.S. Marine Corps, Ulyses Lopez ’19, MDiv ’23, returned home, seeking a place of healing while transitioning back to civilian life. Ulyses found restoration at APU.
Stories and News
Staff Saturday: Erin Thorp ’96, MA ’13 Enriches Students’ Lives by Helping Them Explore Their Calling
Faculty Feature: Elijah Roth, PhD, Lives Out His Calling Teaching Faith Through Chemistry
Alumni Feature: Kelly Schlenz ’03, MA ’11 Lives Out His God-Given Calling as Executive Director of Idyllwild Pines Camp
APU Art Department Presents Ground Structure Exhibition
Alumni Feature: Tom Scott ’15 Navigates the Film Industry While Keeping God First
Staff Saturday: Sarah Hernandez Spreads Hope as the Student Placement Coordinator in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
APU Professor Tasha Bleistein, PhD, Selected by U.S. Department of State for Prestigious English Language Specialist Project
Alumni Feature: Boaz Goss ’13 Awarded Teacher of the Year in Fort Worth by Combining Christ and Scholarship
Faculty Feature: Sam Girguis, PsyD, Embraces Forming Strong Connections With Students
APU Theater Presents Meredith Wilson’s The Music Man
Alumni Feature: Kelsey (Maher) Cruz ’17 Lives Her Dream as a Voice Actor
Staff Saturday: Men’s Basketball Head Coach Peter Bond ’08 Exemplifies Selflessness
Faculty Feature: Paul Boles ’99, PhD Grows in His Faith Alongside His Students
Visit APU
Southern California offers countless opportunities, all at APU's doorstep—world-renowned destinations, teeming urban centers, and influential global economies.
Alongside our Azusa campus, just 26 miles from Los Angeles, we offer multiple campus locations throughout the region. Each hosts different programs, and all provide a high-quality, Christ-centered APU education.
Azusa
Study near unrivaled opportunities in L.A., Hollywood, and Silicon Beach, the tech capital of SoCal.
High Desert
Focus on healthcare, business, or education. Experience the advantages of a small-town community.
Murrieta
Advance your career through programs in a fast-growing, business-friendly region.
Monrovia
Immerse yourself in a healthcare program near some of SoCal's top hospitals.
Orange County
Learn within a thriving economy, and benefit from the coast's abundant jobs and resources.
Inland Empire
Study near historic downtown San Bernardino, the economic and cultural heart of the Inland Empire.
San Diego
Succeed in education, leadership, nursing, or psychology in a dynamic city known for innovative industries.
Our Cornerstones
Christ
Our faith in Jesus Christ is central to who we are. It guides every endeavor at APU—whether studying in the classroom, gathering in fellowship, or serving in the local community.
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Scholarship
APU’s life-changing education develops you into a disciple and scholar, equipping you to succeed in your field and make a difference in the world.
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Community
We are a welcoming, diverse Christ-centered community that values each person as created in the Image of God. The relationships we cultivate help students reach their full potential and enable others to do the same.
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Service
We believe Christ calls us to serve others and opportunities abound at APU—locally, internationally, and academically. These experiences transform both our students and those they serve.
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Events at APU
APU Women’s Swimming/Diving vs Rodionoff Invitational
9:00AM
APU One Day
1:00PM
Felix Event Center
APU Women’s Volleyball vs Vanguard
2:00PM
Warehouse Theater
APU Theater: The Music Man
7:30PM
Warehouse Theater
APU Theater: The Music Man
10:30AM
Felix Event Center
Monday Morning Chapel
7:00PM
Cougar Soccer Complex