Alaska Pacific University
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$20,350
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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 376, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 96%. The university offers 12 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 22%, and a student-faculty ratio of 8:1. Tuition and fees for students are $20,350.
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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.
96% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 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
68% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
22% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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.
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.
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Students enrolled
43%
Online student enrollment
8:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
32%
American Indian/Alaska Native
23%
Unknown
16%
Two or more races
13%
Hispanic
9%
Asian
4%
Black
2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
Female student population
76%
Socio-economic diversity
63% 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
5
Total Online Enrollment
240
Percent of Programs Online
83% On-campus
17% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 50% online
Associate 100% online
Bachelor's 25% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's Not offered
Doctorate 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 2021–2022 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
84%
State Grant Aid
63%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
63%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$24k
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 2021-2022 academic year.
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
BA
MA
DOC
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
BA
MA
DOC
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Outdoor Education
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Outdoor Education
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Outdoor Education
BA
MA
DOC
Outdoor Education
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
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