Admission Requirements To be considered for graduate admission, the applicant must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum 3.0 grade-point average. Candidates with a GPA of 2.5-2.99 may be considered for provisional admission, and those with a GPA below 2.5 may petition for consideration if there is sufficient evidence to warrant an exception. Faculty APU students can expect a practical education. Professors with extensive experience emphasize an education immersed not only in books, but in the real world. Several programs include graduate assistantships as part of the curricula.
APU faculty are more than just educators, they are mentors.
Discussions that begin in class are often continued over coffee in the student lounge or faculty offices. Tuition and Fees Tuition and fees vary by program. The cost of a graduate education at APU is competitive with other Southern California graduate schools. Contact the Graduate Center for more information. The average length of a graduate education varies depending on the selected course of study.