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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.

593
Students
96%
Acceptance Rate
Undergrads
479
Classification
Upper-level Higher Education/Graduate
Type
Private, Religious
Religious Affiliation
Protestant
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?

96% acceptance rate
Less Selective
Admission Standards
Grades & Testing
Average SAT score
Unknown
Testing
Test Blind
Average High School GPA
Unknown
Application Deadlines
Early Decision
No

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

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Academic GPA

Financials

See what it costs to attend Alaska Pacific University.

$ 40,861
Overall list price
$ 21,960
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.

7:1
Student to faculty ratio
42%
6-year grad rate

The most popular majors at Alaska Pacific are:

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

Demographics

Who attends Alaska Pacific University?

21
States represented
4
Countries represented
No
State DEI laws
Student Body
Students
593
Women
67%
Men
33%

Housing

What's it like living at Alaska Pacific University?

$13,301
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 $40,861 to attend Alaska Pacific.

How many people attend Alaska Pacific University?

593 people attend Alaska Pacific. 479 are undergraduate students and 114 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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