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:
99%
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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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
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:
| $8,932 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
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. 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.
38%
Average Aid Per Year
$12,549
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,207
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$8,187
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.
49%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,603
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
Admissions
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
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 985
Admissions Resources
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
595
Total Number of Undergrads
490
0
100
50%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
56%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
8:1
US National: 21:1Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
17
Faculty Overview
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Housing
0
100
26%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$45,300
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingVery open and largely discussion based courses
William from Anchorage, AK
Lots of hands on learning! The outdoor education classes are amazing.
Nicole from Columbia Falls, MT
Attended this school and the professors are great, they are very welcoming and good teachers.
Jesus from Eagle Pass, TX
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 allowed me to get closer to my classmates, but to also really think things through and to draw on my own experiences and knowledge.
Lesley from Anchorage, AK
I am learning a lot from this school. The small class size is excellent to receive one on one from the teacher of your class. You get help when ever you need it from them.
Ricky from Kendall, NY
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