Alaska Pacific University
Anchorage, AK
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 347
Graduate Enrollment: 178
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Alaska Native or Hawaiian instituion
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, very small, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 96.03%
Male/Female: 37% / 63% (2017)
First generation college students: 37.5% (2016)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 15.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 6.1% (2008)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 56.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 27.7% (2015)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 11.8% (2012)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 17.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 30.6%
Black: 3.2%
Hispanic: 10.4%
Asian: 4.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 23.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.2%
2+ races: 13.5%
Non-resident alien: 0.3%
Unknown race: 12.7%
Black: 3.2%
Hispanic: 10.4%
Asian: 4.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 23.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.2%
2+ races: 13.5%
Non-resident alien: 0.3%
Unknown race: 12.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $38,278
In-State tuition: $20,760Out-of-State tuition: $20,760
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,410 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $17,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,410 (2022)
Average Family Income: $78,346 (2017)
Median Family Income: $38,810 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 41.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 45.2%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $23,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $249 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $20,463 |
| $30k-48k | $20,490 |
| $48k-75k | $19,601 |
| $75k-110k | $23,212 |
| $110k+ | $0 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 17%6-year graduation rate: 22%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $23,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 63.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 68.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 80.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 43.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 55.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $35,836 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $53,375 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 9 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 17 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 1 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biological and Physical Sciences. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sustainability Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. | 13 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Outdoor Education. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 4 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Health. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $58,473Full time faculty: 48%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 8.0
School's endowment start of year: $78,389,954 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $95,533,737 (2022)