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Alaska Pacific University

Anchorage, Alaska 99508

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Alaska Pacific University is a private institution in Anchorage with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A small campus of 400 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,271 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,976.

Established
1957
Type
Private university

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86%Acceptance
SAT Avg
400Students
8:1Student:Faculty
47%Grad Rate
$54,271Earnings 10yr
$18,976Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Alaska Pacific University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.2%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

86.2%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$20,760
Room & Board$8,932
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$34,964
Average Net Price$18,976
Median Debt at Graduation$23,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$249

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,371
$30–48K$15,564
$48–75K$18,313
$75–110K$23,460

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,976

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

58.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,696

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (40)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
400
Gender Split
73% / 28%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
34%

Race & Ethnicity

White 33%
Black 3%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 7%
Two+ 12%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate46.9%
Freshman Retention68.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,803
8 Years$45,907
10 Years$54,271

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,100
Men
$56,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#42
Washington Monthly
#30

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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