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Alaska Pacific University

Alaska Pacific University

Anchorage, AK, USA
Private
4 Year
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Alaska Pacific University Overview

Alaska Pacific University is a small, private institution established in the city of Anchorage. APU’s scenic campuses consist of a main campus with 175 acres of wooded land, and a remote, 900-acre education center located on a private farm in the city of Palmer. The school offers a number of uncommon degree options, such as Alaska Native Governance, Outdoor Studies, and Marine & Environmental Sciences. High school seniors can take advantage of APU’s Early Start program, which allows them to live on campus and complete their last year of high school and first year of college simultaneously.

Acceptance Rate:
86%
Average Net Price:
$18,602
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.2
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
985

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Alaska Pacific University Tuition and Cost

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$18,602
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$20,760
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$20,760
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$8,932
Books and Supplies
$1200
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$14,643
$30k - $48k
$15,765
$48k - $75k
$21,037
$75k - $110k
$21,001
$110k+
$20,789
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
34%
Average Aid Per Year
$12,875
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
34%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,756
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$8,797

 

Students receiving state aid
30%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4663
Students receiving federal aid
52%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,756
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$16,593
$30k - $48k
$19,400
$48k - $75k
$16,651
$75k - $110k
$11,504
$110k+
$7,961
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$2,247,000
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$185,000

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
30%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,893
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,307
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$207
Students receiving federal loans
30%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,893
Average Other Loans Per Year
$9,659

 

Alaska Pacific University Admissions Requirements

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • United Methodist
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
86%
Acceptance Rate
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841
Students Applied
74
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is not checked
No
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 1
Spring Regular DecisionDecember 1
OtherMay 1

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$35
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
70%
Out-Of-State Students
38%
Average ACT Composite: 21
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 985
0
1600
3.2
Average GPA

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-252-7528
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Alaska Pacific University Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
578
Total Number of Undergrads
437
0
100
17%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
22%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
8:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Teacher Certification Offered

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
17

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Native American
Multi-Racial

Alaska Pacific University Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
27%
 US National: 44%
73%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
70%
Out-Of-State Students
38%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
21
Countries Represented
4
Ethnicity
African American
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
8%
Hispanic
9%
Native American
22%
White
34%
Multiracial
11%
Unknown
11%
Percent of First Generation Students
39%
Student Organizations
13
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
26%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
26%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
4
Sports Club
1

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

Alaska Pacific University After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$45,300
Top 5 Cities
Anchorage
Seattle
Portland
San Francisco
New York
Top 5 Employers
Anchorage School District
Alaska Pacific University
Southcentral Foundation
GCI General Communication, inc.
State of Alaska
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Operations
Education
Community and Social Services
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,307
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$207

Alaska Pacific University Reviews

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Lesley's Review

from Anchorage, AK

So far my classes have been taught by people who have really gone far in their fields, so they have a lot of experience to draw on. Our classes tend to be discussion oriented. Group projects not only ...

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William's Review

from Anchorage, AK

Very open and largely discussion based courses...

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Nicole's Review

from Columbia Falls, MT

Lots of hands on learning! The outdoor education classes are amazing. ...

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