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Health sciencesTight-knitUrban
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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate86.2%
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
5800.0%
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 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
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
144Very High
Estimated from AK state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
Seattlepop. 740K
1431 mi(2480 min)
Portlandpop. 650K
1536 mi(2662 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
2001 mi(3468 min)