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Alaska Pacific University

Anchorage, AK · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website

Admission rate
97%
Open
Average net price
$26,241
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
45%
Median earnings
$51,046
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Alaska Pacific University is a private nonprofit two-year college in Anchorage, AK with 457 undergraduates. It admits 97% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $26,241 per year ($24,097 for families earning under $30,000). 45% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $51,046 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit two-year college

Admissions

Admission rate
97%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
841
Fall 2023
Admitted
725
Fall 2023
Yield
4%
of admitted students enrolled

What Alaska Pacific University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkNot considered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementNot considered
  • RecommendationsNot considered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$40,266
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$20,760

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$24,097
  • $30–48k$21,246
  • $48–75k$27,211
  • $75–110k$26,410
  • $110k+$29,514

Get a personal estimate with Alaska Pacific University's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
45%
Freshman retention
68%
Median earnings
$51,046
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$15,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
457
Student–faculty ratio
7:1
Receive Pell grants
39%
  • White32%
  • Hispanic9%
  • Black5%
  • Asian8%

Alaska Pacific University FAQ

What is Alaska Pacific University's acceptance rate?+

Alaska Pacific University admits 97% of applicants, which makes it open.

Is Alaska Pacific University test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Alaska Pacific University?+

In Fall 2023, 841 students applied to Alaska Pacific University and 725 were admitted; 27 enrolled.

Does Alaska Pacific University consider legacy status?+

No. Alaska Pacific University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Alaska Pacific University require an essay?+

Alaska Pacific University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Alaska Pacific University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $40,266 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $26,241.

What is Alaska Pacific University's graduation rate?+

45% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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