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Alaska Pacific University

Anchorage, AK

Private

Upper-level Higher Education/Graduate

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Located in Anchorage, Alaska Pacific University (APU) offers a distinctive educational experience that is deeply embedded in the natural richness and cultural diversity of the region. APU is a private, liberal arts and sciences university known for its innovative, hands-on approach to education.

578
Students
86%
Acceptance Rate
Undergrads
437
Classification
Upper-level Higher Education/Graduate
Type
Private, Non-Profit
Religious Affiliation
None
At APU, students are encouraged to explore and engage with their surroundings through field-based learning and community partnerships. The university's unique location serves as a living laboratory for a wide range of disciplines, from environmental science to indigenous studies. APU is committed to fostering a close-knit, supportive community where students can grow both personally and academically. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and social justice, the university prepares its graduates to be thoughtful, informed leaders who are equipped to address the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

Admissions

Do you have the credentials necessary to get into Alaska Pacific University?

86% acceptance rate
Less Selective
Admission Standards
Grades & Testing
Average SAT score
Unknown
Testing
Test Blind
Average High School GPA
Unknown
Application Deadlines
Early Decision / Early Action?
No

The most important factors Alaska Pacific University considers when admitting students are:

  • Academic GPA
  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay

Financials

See what it costs to attend Alaska Pacific University.

$ 39,860
Overall list price
$ 22,388
Average net price

Social & Lifestyle

What's it like attending Alaska Pacific University?

Urban
Campus Setting
Republican
State vote for president
Weather
Sunny days
Very Cloudy
Average winter temp
18°
Average summer temp
56°

Academics

What to expect in the classroom at Alaska Pacific University.

8:1
Student to faculty ratio
47%
6-year grad rate

The most popular majors at Alaska Pacific are:

  • Counseling Psychology
  • Biological and Physical Sciences
  • Business Administration and Management, General

Demographics

Who attends Alaska Pacific University?

21
States represented
4
Countries represented
No
State DEI laws
Student Body
Students
578
Women
65%
Men
35%

Housing

What's it like living at Alaska Pacific University?

$12,900
Room & Board
0.2
Housing units / student
26
%
Students on campus

FAQs

How much does Alaska Pacific University cost?

For the most recent year, it cost $39,860 to attend Alaska Pacific.

How many people attend Alaska Pacific University?

578 people attend Alaska Pacific. 437 are undergraduate students and 141 are graduate students.

Where is Alaska Pacific University located?

Alaska Pacific University is located in Anchorage, Alaska. It is in an Urban environment.

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