Alaska Pacific University
Alaska Pacific University is a small, private institution established in the city of Anchorage. APU’s scenic campuses consist of a main campus with 175 acres of wooded land, and a remote, 900-acre education center located on a private farm in the city of Palmer. The school offers a number of uncommon degree options, such as Alaska Native Governance, Outdoor Studies, and Marine & Environmental Sciences. High school seniors can take advantage of APU’s Early Start program, which allows them to live on campus and complete their last year of high school and first year of college simultaneously.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- United Methodist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 | |
| Other | May 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 985
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
595
Total Number of Undergrads
490
Classroom Sizes
0
100
50%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
56%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
8:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $20,760 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $20,760 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $8,932 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
38%
Average Aid Per Year
$12,549
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,207
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$8,187
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
49%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,603
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,307
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$207
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
13
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
26%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Anchorage
Seattle
Portland
San Francisco
New York
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$45,300
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