Alaska Pacific University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Anchorage, AK

$20,350

Avg tuition

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About Alaska Pacific University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, United Methodist  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Alaska Pacific University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Anchorage, Alaska. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 312, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The university offers 12 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 56%, and a student-faculty ratio of 8:1. Tuition and fees for students are $20,350.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

91% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

56% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

56% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Not required or recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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The student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.

This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.

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493

Students enrolled

99%

Online student enrollment

8:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

35%

American Indian/Alaska Native

24%

Unknown

15%

Two or more races

12%

Hispanic

8%

Black

2%

Asian

2%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

Information not available

Female student population

74%

Socio-economic diversity

60% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

7

Total Online Enrollment

489

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

76% On-campus

24% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 100% online

Associate Check Bold 100% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 33% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's X Bold Not offered

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $20,350 $20,350
Graduate $11,700 $11,700

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,200
On-campus room and board $8,300
On-campus other expenses $4,410
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $17,500
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,410
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,410

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $34,260 $34,260
Off-campus without family $43,460 $43,460
Off-campus with family $25,960 $25,960

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

60%

State Grant Aid

33%

Institution Grant Aid

98%

Pell Grant

60%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,025
State Grant Aid $3,123
Institution Grant Aid $9,944
Pell Grant Aid $4,037

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debt after graduation

$38k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

4

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

6

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

7

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

8

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

9

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.