Alaska Pacific University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 457 students.
About This School
Alaska Pacific University is a private nonprofit institution located in Anchorage, Alaska with approximately 457 undergraduate students enrolled. Alaska Pacific University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 96%. The average net price after financial aid is $21,616 per year. The graduation rate is 47%, and the typical graduate earns $45,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Alaska Pacific University (APU) is a private university in Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It was established as Alaska Methodist University in 1957. Although it was renamed to Alaska Pacific University in 1978, it is still affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The main campus is located adjacent to the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) and the Alaska Native Medical Center.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 47% graduation rate and 68% freshman retention rate suggest that many students who start here don't finish, which is a serious concern worth pressing the school on before enrolling. On the upside, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $12,696, and the small 400-student enrollment means you'll get genuine personal attention in a truly unique Anchorage setting. Worth considering if you're drawn to Alaska-focused programs and outdoor/environmental studies, but have a candid conversation about support structures and your own plan for staying on track.
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Notable Alumni
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -5% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (457 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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