Azusa Pacific University Athletics

APU competes in NCAA Division II, which offers athletic scholarships but typically draws smaller crowds than Division I programs. The Cougars field 14 varsity sports with 366 total athletes, meaning about 12% of the student body participates in varsity athletics. The school awards $4.6 million in athletic scholarships annually. APU competes in the Pacific West Conference against schools like Cal Poly Pomona and UC San Diego. The university has built a solid reputation in several sports, particularly benefiting from strong recruiting in Southern California. With a 10:1 student-faculty ratio, student-athletes receive personalized attention both academically and athletically. The Christian mission attracts recruits who value faith-based athletics, creating a distinctive culture within the Pacific West Conference.