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APU Ranks High Among Nation’s Best Colleges
September 4, 2006
AZUSA, Calif. –
For the sixth consecutive year, Azusa Pacific University secured a place among the Top 25 of U.S.News & World Report’s 2007 America’s Best Colleges Western Universities-Master’s classification, ranking 15th in a two-way tie with St. Mary’s University of San Antonio, Tex., up from last year’s 22nd place ranking. Additionally, APU’s first-year experience was named among 52 of the nation’s top programs. In 2006, APU was 1 of 42 in the nation recognized for Best Academic Programs for Service Learning.
Also, for the third consecutive year, The Princeton Review designated APU as 1 of 123 colleges in the 2007 Best in the West category.
“I am thrilled that U.S.News & World Report has recognized APU for the sixth time as one of America’s best universities,” said APU President Jon R. Wallace, DBA. “This community of disciples and scholars continues to pursue the highest standards of God-honoring excellence.”
In addition to APU, three other Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) member schools ranked in the Top 25 for the Western-Universities Master’s classification, continuing to demonstrate excellence in Christian higher education. More than half of the Top 25 western schools maintain religious affiliation.
“These latest rankings confirm the strategic direction of the university to hire world class faculty; strive for research and teaching excellence; and provide a personalized, transformational experience for every student,” said Michael M. Whyte, Ph.D., provost.
APU is among 557 schools nationwide ranked in the universities-master’s classification. Seven primary areas are considered in the ranking, including peer assessment, retention and graduation rates, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources, and alumni giving. Rankings are derived 75 percent from objective measures, and 25 percent from a reputation survey distributed to presidents, provosts, and deans of admission at participating schools. For more information, visit www.usnews.com. The Princeton Review annually reviews academic standards and conducts student surveys to raise awareness of academically excellent colleges for students looking to study in a particular geographic area. For a complete listing of results, visit www.princetonreview.com.
Featured in TIME magazine and ranked as one of the nation’s best by U.S.News & World Report and The Princeton Review, Azusa Pacific is a comprehensive, Christian, evangelical university, committed to God First and known for excellence in higher education. Azusa Pacific’s main campus lies just 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley, while its seven Southern California regional centers bring convenience and extend quality programming. The university offers more than 50 areas of undergraduate study, 21 master's degrees, and 6 doctorates to a total student population of more than 8,300.
