Azusa Pacific University
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| Motto | God First |
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| Established | 1899 |
| Type | Private |
| President | Jon R. Wallace |
| Faculty | 1,042 |
| Undergraduates | 5,015 |
| Postgraduates | 4,194 |
| Location | Azusa, California, United States |
| Campus | Suburban, 53 acres |
| Website | http://www.apu.edu/ |
Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian university located in Azusa, California. It was founded in 1899, and classes opened on March 3, 1900 in a building in Whittier, California. It began offering degrees in 1939. APU holds regional accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Of APU's faculty, 69% have doctorates. The chance a student has of graduating in 4 years is 49%; in 6 years, 57%.
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[edit] History
APU's original name was The Training School for Christian Workers. It was renamed Pacific Bible College in 1939, and then Azusa College in 1956. In 1965 it merged with Los Angeles Pacific College, and was renamed Azusa Pacific College; in 1968, it merged again, this time with Arlington College. Upon its achievement of university status in 1981, the college changed its name to Azusa Pacific University.
[edit] Organization
[edit] Colleges and schools
APU's academic departments and programs are organized into 6 schools and 1 college:
- Azusa Pacific University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Azusa Pacific University School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences
- Azusa Pacific University School of Business and Management
- Azusa Pacific University School of Education
- Azusa Pacific University School of Music
- Azusa Pacific University School of Nursing
- Azusa Pacific University Haggard School of Theology
[edit] Presidents
- Mary A. Hill (1900 - 1939)
- Cornelius P. Haggard (1939 - 1975)
- Paul E. Sago (1975 - 1989)
- Ted W. Engstrom (1989-1990)
- Richard E. Felix (1990 - 2000)
- Jon R. Wallace (2000 - Present)
APU remains an evangelical Christian university today. APU runs branch campuses in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Bernardino, and other southern California communities.
[edit] Notable Alumni
- Austin O'Brien, Actor
- John C. Maxwell, Leadership Coach and Writer
[edit] Notable Athletes
- Bryan Clay, Olympic decathlete, Silver Medalist, Athens 2004
- Dave Johnson, Olympic decathlete, Bronze Medalist, Barcelona 1992
- Davidson Ezinwa, Olympic runner, Bronze Medalist, Barcelona 1992; Silver Medalist, Atlanta 1996
- Osmond Ezinwa, Olympic runner, Silver Medalist, Atlanta 1996
- Fatimat Yusuf, Olympic runner, Silver Medalist, Atlanta 1996
- Christian Okoye, former NFL player for the Kansas City Chiefs 1987-1992
- Innocent Egbunike, Olympic runner, Bronze Medalist, Los Angeles 1984
[edit] External links
| Golden State Athletic Conference |
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| Azusa Pacific • Biola • California Baptist • Concordia • Fresno Pacific • Hope International • The Master's • Point Loma Nazarene • San Diego Christian • Vanguard • Westmont |
