Alaska Pacific University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
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 Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $20,760
- 2024 Average Net Price: $21,616 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 96.45% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 457 74.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 47.22%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 12.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 41.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 685
- Applicants (IPEDS): 841
- Room & Board: $8,932 annual estimate
Alaska Pacific University: what the data shows
Common questions about Alaska Pacific University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Alaska Pacific University?
Alaska Pacific University is located in Anchorage, AK (ZIP 99508).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Alaska Pacific University public or private?
Alaska Pacific University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Alaska Pacific University cost?
Published tuition: $20,760.
Average net price after aid: $21,616.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $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.
How hard is it to get into Alaska Pacific University?
Admission rate: 96.45%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Alaska Pacific University?
Total enrollment: 457 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 685 students.
Graduate enrollment: 114 students.
About 75% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Alaska Pacific University?
150%-time completion rate: 47.22%.
First-year retention: 68.0%.
What do graduates of Alaska Pacific University earn?
Median earnings: $47,803 six years after entry; $54,271 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,500.
32.04% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Alaska Pacific University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (32 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (27 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (26 completions)
- Counseling Psychology (17 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (10 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other (10 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (9 completions)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels (8 completions)
- Environmental Science (7 completions)
- Health Services Administration (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Alaska Pacific University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 96.45%; completion rate 47.22%; median earnings $54,271 at 10 years; net price $21,616. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$20,760
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Alaska Pacific University was $20,760.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$21,616
2024 Value
In 2024 Alaska Pacific University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,616.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$86,464 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$21,616 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$83,040 4-Year Tuition
$8,932 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$30,892 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$123,568 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Alaska Pacific University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
32.04% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
39.82% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
96.45% Acceptance Rate
841 Total Applicants
725 Students Admitted
27 First-Time Students Enrolled
3.72% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 31.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
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
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Alaska Pacific University.
Return on Investment
$23,500 Median Student Debt
$54,271 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
43.30% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
527.67% Return on Investment
4.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Alaska Pacific University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 19 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 32 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 27 completions
3. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 26 completions
4. Counseling Psychology: 17 completions
5. Biological and Physical Sciences: 10 completions
6. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other: 10 completions
7. Health Professions and Related Programs: 9 completions
8. Teacher Education, Multiple Levels: 8 completions
9. Environmental Science: 7 completions
Most popular programs at Alaska Pacific University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Alaska Pacific University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Alaska Pacific University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 41.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,332
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $17,033
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Alaska Pacific University is a private non-profit institution located in Anchorage, AK, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Enrollment is approximately 457 students. Student body composition includes White (31.9%), American Indian or Alaska Native (23.8%), Two or More Races (12.0%). The admission rate is 96.45%. The 150%-time completion rate is 47.22%. Approximately 32.04% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Anchorage, AK 99508
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Alaska Pacific University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
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.
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 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.
Is Alaska Pacific University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Alaska Pacific University does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.5%).
Is Alaska Pacific University religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Alaska Pacific University: United Methodist.
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
- Alaska college costs
- Alaska colleges by ROI
- Anchorage, Alaska city profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Alaska
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.