Alaska Pacific University
Anchorage, AK 99508
About Alaska Pacific University
Alaska Pacific University is a private research university in Anchorage, Alaska, enrolling about 457 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 96.45% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $54,271 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Alaska Pacific University charges 29% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($20,760).
- Versus the Alaska median, sticker tuition is about 2.3×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 47.22%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $54,271.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Alaska Pacific University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 528% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Pacific University | $20,760 | $21,616 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Alaska (state median) | $9,198 | — | 8 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Alaska Pacific University really?
Key findings
- Alaska Pacific University charges 29% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($20,760).
- Versus the Alaska median, sticker tuition is about 2.3×.
Alaska Pacific University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $20,760
Finding Alaska Pacific University charges 29% below the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $20,760. That is 29% below the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Alaska median ($9,198), sticker tuition is about 2.3×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 74% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Alaska Pacific University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Alaska Pacific University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Alaska Pacific University is $21,616.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $21,616 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $1,563 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Alaska Pacific University, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Alaska Pacific University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Alaska Pacific University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$20,760
Avg. net price
$21,616
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $19,404 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,365 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,037 |
| $110,001+ | $31,181 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $83,040. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Alaska Pacific University is known for
Top program completions
- Business Administration and Management, General32
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse27
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training26
- Counseling Psychology17
- Biological and Physical Sciences10
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 4% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Alaska Pacific University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Alaska Pacific University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Alaska Pacific University.
Campus
Location
Anchorage, AK
City / state
- ZIP
- 99508
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 8% above the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Size
Enrollment
457
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 685
- Graduate
- 114
- Full-time share
- 75%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$23,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 32.04%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Alaska Pacific University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Alaska Pacific University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Alaska Pacific University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $29,810 | $29,810 | $30,891 |
| 2014 | $19,610 | $19,610 | $25,616 |
| 2015 | $19,610 | $19,610 | $18,218 |
| 2016 | $20,310 | $20,310 | $18,413 |
| 2017 | $20,760 | $20,760 | $18,518 |
| 2018 | $20,760 | $20,760 | $20,717 |
| 2019 | $20,760 | $20,760 | $18,602 |
| 2020 | $20,760 | $20,760 | $20,651 |
| 2021 | $20,760 | $20,760 | $20,550 |
| 2022 | $20,760 | $20,760 | $21,651 |
| 2023 | $20,760 | $20,760 | $18,976 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Alaska Pacific University reported total enrollment of about 457 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 24% male and 76% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (31.9%), American Indian or Alaska Native (23.8%), and Two or More Races (12.0%). About 32.04% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
74.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Alaska Pacific University in 2024 is 457 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 685 students. Graduate enrollment is about 114 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
68.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
36.11% 100% Completion Time
47.22% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 36.11% of students graduating from Alaska Pacific University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 28% male / 72% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 26% male / 74% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 15% male / 85% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Alaska Pacific University graduates earn a median of $54,271 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Alaska Pacific University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $54,271. Median federal loan debt: $23,500. Average net price used in cost models: $21,616.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Alaska Pacific University graduates report median earnings of $54,271 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Alaska Pacific University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (19 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Alaska Pacific University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Alaska Pacific University graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Alaska Pacific University—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$96.5M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Alaska median 1.8× the median ($52.4M)
- Far West median 5.8× the median ($16.8M)
- U.S. median 3.7× the median ($26.4M)
- Alaska median 3.8× the median ($53,229)
- Far West median 28× the median ($7,260)
- U.S. median 17× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 41.9%
- Alaska median 9.8 pp below median (51.7%)
- Far West median 3.7 pp below median (45.7%)
- U.S. median 16.0 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,332
- Alaska median 0.93× the median ($7,919)
- Far West median 0.76× the median ($9,635)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $17,033
- Alaska median 0.93× the median ($18,401)
- Far West median 2.4× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 2.3× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Alaska Pacific University at a glance
Alaska Pacific University
Alaska Pacific University is a private non-profit institution in Anchorage, AK, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business Administration and Management, GeneralRegistered Nursing/Registered NurseLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian31.9%American Indian or Alaska Native23.8%Two or More Races12.0%
- Opportunity College (2025)
- Higher access & higher earnings · Browse OCU directory
Schools near Alaska Pacific University
Other campuses in Anchorage, AK when available, plus nearby institutions in Alaska.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within Alaska, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Alaska Pacific University located?
Alaska Pacific University is located in Anchorage, AK.
What is Alaska Pacific University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Alaska Pacific University is 96.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 841 applicants and 725 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Alaska Pacific University's tuition?
Alaska Pacific University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $20,760 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $21,616 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Alaska Pacific University cost?
Reported tuition is $20,760 and average net price is $21,616 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,932 annually.
What explains Alaska Pacific University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($21,616), completion (47.2% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($54,271). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Alaska Pacific University?
Alaska Pacific University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 685 students, White (31.9%), American Indian or Alaska Native (23.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Alaska Pacific University earn?
Median earnings are $47,803 six years after entry and $54,271 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Alaska Pacific University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 47.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Alaska Pacific University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,500.
Is Alaska Pacific University public or private?
Alaska Pacific University is a private nonprofit institution located in Anchorage, AK.
Is Alaska Pacific University an HBCU?
No. Alaska Pacific University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Alaska Pacific University a tribal college?
No. Alaska Pacific University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.