School Information

26.7
Total Enrollment 781
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 8 : 1

Alaska Pacific University

http://www.alaskapacific.edu
4101 University Dr, Anchorage, Alaska 99508
(907) 561-1266

Alaska Pacific University is an intentionally small, private, independent university devoted to innovative teaching and learning, where students receive personal attention in small classes and acquire leadership capabilities, moral character, and self-direction through active learning. To achieve these educational goals Alaska Pacific University: Nurtures spiritual and moral values consistent with the university’s Christian heritage while respecting the religious convictions of all. Emphasizes personal growth through student-centered, experiential education using Alaska, the Arctic, and the Pacific Rim as laboratories for learning; Develops leadership for active service to society by encouraging openness to positive change, environmental awareness, innovation, and individual initiative; Promotes ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Alaska Pacific University, 91.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 57.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $6,962), and 45% receive loans ($7,523 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,300.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Alaska Pacific University is $25,281 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 123 people applied to Alaska Pacific University. Of the applicants, 63.0% were admitted (70.0% male & 58.0% female ) and 83.0% accepted (74.0% male and 93.0% female)

Of the 534 undergraduate students at Alaska Pacific University, 44.0% are part-time. A majority (52.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 57.0% of the 247 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     15.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     74.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     5.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     35.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     46.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline August 1st, December 1st, April 1st
Admissions Office Phone 800-252-7528
Admissions Office Email http://www.alaskapacific.edu/Pages/InformationRequest.aspx
Admissions Office Address Alaska Pacific University 4101 University Drive Anchorage, AK
Admissions Website http://www.alaskapacific.edu/admissions/Pages/Default.aspx (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Alaska Pacific University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 630
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 600
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 26
ACT English (25th Percentile) 21
ACT English (75th Percentile) 27
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 26
 
Alaska Pacific University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 2
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 2
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 0 0 21 26
Accounting and Business/Management 3
Business Administration and Management, General 0 11 15
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 0
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 0
Finance, General 0
Information Resources Management/CIO Training 7
International Finance 4
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 7
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other 1
Education 9 5 7 0
Elementary Education and Teaching 9 0 7 0
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 5
Health professions and related clinical sciences 2 2
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 2 2
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 7 5
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 7 5
Natural resources and conservation 10 8
Environmental Science 8 8
Environmental Studies 0
Natural Resources Management and Policy 2
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 12 6
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 12
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other 6
Physical sciences 0
Geology/Earth Science, General 0
Psychology 7 19
Counseling Psychology 19
Psychology, General 7
Public administration and social service professions 7
Human Services, General 7
 
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