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Alaska Pacific University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 495 students enrolled. This college was established in 1957 and is one of the 3 colleges located in
Anchorage,
Alaska.
Alaska Pacific University is ranked among
Best Lesbian and Gay Friendly Schools in USA.
Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
20
Fair
At Alaska Pacific University you can get your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.
Alaska Pacific University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 20 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Psychology, General Studies, and Recreation and Leisure. Read the details about
Majors offered at this college and see program
Ratings versus other schools and colleges.
It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before 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. However, if you plan to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
56%
Bad
The rate of student retention at Alaska Pacific University is low at 56% (below Alaska average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.
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
Tuition and fees per year
High
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
91%
Easy
According to government data, 428 applications were submitted and 388 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.
This college might accept 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 college.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Medium
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 about 100 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low, roughly $4,400 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
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 information, 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 Maps
Post Address: Alaska Pacific University, 4101 University Dr, Anchorage, Alaska 99508, USALocation Map - Street View:

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