Alaska Pacific University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - OustandingQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Good

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Alaska Pacific University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 595 students enrolled. This college was established in 1957 and is one of the 3 colleges located in Anchorage, Alaska.

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Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at Alaska Pacific University.

Majors
Offered
18
Alaska Pacific University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 18 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, General Studies, Psychology, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Alaska Pacific University student retention rate is high at 82% (well above Alaska average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
82%
Good
The graduation rate at Alaska Pacific University is below average: 56%.

Student to faculty ratio at Alaska Pacific University is good: 8:1. Learn more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is high, $20,400 annually. The additional fees at Alaska Pacific University (not included in tuition costs) are about $500, which comes to a total of $20,900 annually.

Read the details about Alaska Pacific University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
99%
Easy
According to recent data, 434 applications were submitted and 431 were accepted, so it is very easy to be accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Alaska Pacific University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,500
Low
Alaska Pacific University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Alaska Pacific University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade
B
Dicey
Alaska Pacific University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 100 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, roughly $3,500 a year.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at Alaska Pacific University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Alaska Pacific University appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Alaska Pacific University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Alaska Pacific University
4101 University Dr
Anchorage, Alaska
99508, USA
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