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Alaska Pacific University Teaching Programs

Alaska Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Anchorage, AK. A Major City Center offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Alaska Pacific University?

Contact information for Alaska Pacific University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	4101 University Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone:	9075611266
Website:	www.alaskapacific.edu/
Admissions:	www.alaskapacific.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.alaskapacific.edu/apply/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Alaska Pacific University?

You can apply to Alaska Pacific University online at: https://applicant.alaskapacific.edu/undergraduate/login.asp

Alaska Pacific University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Alaska Pacific University

This is what Alaska Pacific University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Alaska Pacific University?

Alaska Pacific University has an acceptance rate of 96%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 5% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Alaska Pacific University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	185	178	96%
Women	407	393	97%

Can I Afford Alaska Pacific University?

The average net price after aid at Alaska Pacific University is $18,976. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$20,350
In-State Fees	$410
Out-of-State Tuition	$20,350
Out-of-State Fees	$410
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$20,760
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$20,760

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 6% of students at Alaska Pacific University receive some form of financial aid (25 students).

Approximately 83% of students at Alaska Pacific University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,230 per student.

32% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,330.

Student Loan Debt

40% of Alaska Pacific University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,976 per year.

Alaska Pacific University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 191 students enrolled at Alaska Pacific University. Alaska Pacific University is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 400 undergraduate students at Alaska Pacific University, approximately 25% are male and 75% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Alaska Pacific University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	31
Black or African American	20
Hispanic	32
White	136
American Indian/Alaska Native	92
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	46
Non-Resident	2

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Alaska Pacific University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Alaska	19
North Carolina	2
California	1
Colorado	1
Oregon	1

Additionally, approximately 0.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Alaska Pacific University Graduate Student Diversity

141 of Alaska Pacific University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Alaska Pacific University, approximately 18% are male and 82% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Alaska Pacific University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	2
Hispanic	9
White	64
American Indian/Alaska Native	28
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	16
Non-Resident	2

Online Learning at Alaska Pacific University

Alaska Pacific University provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

195 undergraduate students at Alaska Pacific University took at least one online class — of those, 108 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 16 students took at least one online class and 2 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Alaska Pacific University

These teaching majors are available at Alaska Pacific University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	—	—	—	8

Academic Programs at Alaska Pacific University

Alaska Pacific University offers 11 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Alaska Pacific University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.