
Azusa Pacific University reported an overall acceptance rate of 79.4% for the application year 2023, with 3,850 applicants and 3,060 accepted. This represents a significant decline from 86.9% in 2022, where 3,438 students applied and 2,991 were accepted. Historical data shows a consistent drop in acceptance rates from 94.1% in 2021 and 93.6% in 2020 to 67.4% in 2019 and 68.5% in 2018. The trend indicates increasing selectivity over recent years, emphasizing a more competitive admissions environment.