# Alaska Pacific University

Anchorage, AK. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/alaska-pacific-university

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 97% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 841 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 725 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $40,266 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $26,241 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $24,097 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $21,246 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $27,211 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $26,410 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $29,514 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 457 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 45% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $51,046 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $15,000 (FY2024) |

## What Alaska Pacific University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 102669. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology