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Alaska Pacific University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 96
Religious affiliation Methodism
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Acceptance rate 96%
Students retention rate 68%
On-time graduation rate 22%

Located in Anchorage, Alaska, Alaska Pacific University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 96% indicates that Alaska Pacific University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Alaska Pacific University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Alaska Pacific University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Alaska Pacific University is reported to be 22%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Alaska state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 36% whereas the national average was 58%.

The student retention rate of 68% at Alaska Pacific University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

96%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$20,760

Cost of attendance at Alaska Pacific University in 2022 for students from Alaska.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alaska's average $6,903
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,760

Cost of attendance at Alaska Pacific University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alaska's average $18,122
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Alaska Pacific University received on average $16,403 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$16,403
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 12 63% $5,164 $61,971
Other Federal Grant 16 84% $4,298 $68,763
State Grant/Scholarships 12 63% $4,112 $49,341
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 19 100% $10,187 $193,549
Total Grant & Scholarships 19 100% $16,403 $311,653

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Alaska Pacific University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Alaska Pacific University students is 22.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 20.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.0%.

22.2%

  • white 23.5% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 33.3% 2 students

Service Offerings

Alaska Pacific University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Alaska Pacific University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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