School Overview
Established in 1957 as the Alaska Methodist University, Alaska Pacific University (APU) is a relatively small private college located in Anchorage, Alaska. APU is a liberal arts college that focus on teaching and molding its students through active and experiential learning. Alaska Pacific University belongs to the Eco League, a five-college consortium which incluces Alaska Pacific University, Northland College, Green Mountain College, Prescott College and College of the Atlantic. The Eco League was first developed in response to requests for better collaboaration between Alaska’s higher education institutions. All consortium schools, including Alaska Pacific University, provide students strong Psychology and Environmental Studies programs, and related courses.
General Information
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Admission Office 4101 University Drive Anchorage, AK 99508 (907) 564-8248 (800) 252-7528 Fax: (907) 564-8317 [email protected] Contact: Jennifer Jensen Director of Admissions |
Main Address 4101 University Drive Anchorage, AK 99508-3051 (907) 561-1266 www.alaskapacific.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 565 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 66 Degree-seeking undergrads: 493 Graduate enrollment: 238 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Online application fee: $25 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 35% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 80% |
College Majors
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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Business, Management, & Marketing Education Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences Natural Resources & Conservation Parks, Recreation & Fitness Physical Sciences Psychology Public Administration & Services |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
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Alaska Pacific University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (907) 561-1266 |
| Website: | www.alaskapacific.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://applicant.alaskapacific.edu/undergraduate/login.asp |
| Address: | 4101 University Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 502 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 48% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 7 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 358 (71% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $20,760 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $20,760 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $15,652 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Alaska Pacific University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Alaska Pacific University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
| Education | 1 | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 6 | 1 | 15 | 10 |
* Based on programs that produced 2018-2019 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Alaska Pacific University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $20,760 |
| Out-of-state | $20,760 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $12,110 |
| Out-of-state | $12,110 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2017-2018
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 32 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 31 | 97% | $15,652 |
| Student loan aid | 20 | 63% | $5,736 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 232 | 79% | $11,576 |
| Federal student loans | 144 | 49% | $7,182 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Alaska Pacific University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Alaska Pacific University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2019
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 419 | 125 | 294 | Percent admitted | 100% | 71% | 89% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 12% | 9% | 13% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
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| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Alaska Pacific University Enrollment, Fall 2019
| Total Enrollment | 502 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 301 |
| Graduate enrollment | 201 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Alaska Pacific University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized institution accreditations:
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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