Alaska Pacific UniversitySchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Anchorage, AK

$20,760

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 529, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 89%. The university offers 15 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 45%, and a student-faculty ratio of 7:1. Tuition and fees for students are $20,760.

Admissions Breakdown

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.

Acceptance Rate Insight

89% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

ACT 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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529

Students Enrolled

33%

Online Student Enrollment

7:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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

Demographics

White

41%

American Indian/Alaska Native

24%

Unknown

12%

Two or more races

10%

Hispanic

7%

Black

2%

Asian

2%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Female student population

68%

Socio-economic diversity

56% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

56%

State Grant Aid

14%

Institution Grant Aid

86%

Pell Grant

56%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,800
State Grant Aid $2,576
Institution Grant Aid $10,180
Pell Grant Aid $4,300

Financial Outlook

$38k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$22k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. 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.