Alaska Pacific University
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$20,760
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About Alaska Pacific University
Alaska Pacific University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Anchorage, Alaska. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 493, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The university offers 13 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 56%, and a student-faculty ratio of 8:1. Tuition and fees for students are $20,760.
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.
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.
Test scores Not required or recommended
High school rank Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Recommended
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
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.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsThe 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.
Learn more about how we determine school awards493
Students enrolled
99%
Online student enrollment
8:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
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
6
Total Online Enrollment
489
Percent of Programs Online
81% On-campus
19% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 50% online
Associate 100% online
Bachelor's 31% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's Not offered
Doctorate Not offered
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
60%
State Grant Aid
33%
Institution Grant Aid
98%
Pell Grant
60%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$22k
Average student debt after graduation
$38k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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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.
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