Education Qualifications:

Overview

APU attracts students who are committed to personal, intellectual, and spiritual growth. Applicants must evidence appreciation for the standards and spirit of the university and exhibit moral character in harmony with its purpose. The university invites applications from students who will contribute to, as well as benefit from, the university experience. In assessing the applicant's potential for success, academic capabilities, as well as involvement in church, school, and community activities, are reviewed.

Freshman applicants are not required to have completed a specific set of courses; however the following college preparatory courses are strongly recommended:

• English (four years)
• mathematics (including first- and second-year algebra and geometry)
• science (two years, including a laboratory science)
• foreign language (three years)
• United States history or government
• strong academic electives

Prospective students interested in the nursing programs must take at least biology (one year), chemistry (one year) and algebra (two years) in high school.

The college preparatory sequence of courses offered by most high schools is considered sufficient for college.

The applicant's previous scholastic record is an important indicator of success at the university. Applicants are required to achieve a minimum grade-point average of 2.8 in high school, or 2.2 in previous college work. An SAT or ACT score is required for admission (910 for critical thinking and math on the SAT, and 19 on the ACT). GPAs are determined by the university. High school GPAs do not include grades in physical education or driver's training. High school honors have “weighted” credit in determining the student's overall GPA. While applicants are considered for admission on the basis of their merit, certain criteria are used in the selection process. In some cases, the admissions committee may request a personal interview with the applicant. APU, in compliance with federal regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.