Average

Score: 52/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

65/100 · earnings-weighted

Alaska Pacific University

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Anchorage, Alaska 99508

🌐 www.alaskapacific.edu/

Alaska Pacific University — acceptance rate 86%, tuition $20,350

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 47%

Outcomes

C+

64/100

Affordability

45/100

Resources

C+

59/100

Experience

B+

76/100

Prestige

17/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

578

Total Enrollment

47%

Graduation Rate

68%

Retention Rate

8.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

86%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Alaska Pacific University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$54,271

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$47,803

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$23,500

Median debt at graduation

47.2%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

32%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 43% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 72nd percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AK wage index 1.09). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

For parents & investors

The Alaska Pacific University Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $351,940
Avg rent near campus: $1,563/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 99518 (4.8% cap, Anchorage)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$20,350	$20,350
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$35,892	$35,892

Financial Aid

96%

Receive Any Aid

52%

Receive Pell Grants

30%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 32 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 27 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 26 grads/yr Counseling Psychology 17 grads/yr Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 10 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 10 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 9 grads/yr Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 8 grads/yr Environmental Science 7 grads/yr Health Services Administration 5 grads/yr Outdoor Education 4 grads/yr Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 4 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 3 grads/yr Environmental Health 2 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 2 grads/yr Creative Writing 1 grads/yr American Indian/Native American Studies 1 grads/yr Management Information Systems, General 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Alaska Pacific University's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

578

Total Students

75%

Women

43%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 35%

Hispanic 8%

Black 3%

Asian 7%

Two or More 11%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 59%

Hybrid (Some Online) 26%

Fully Online 15%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 43%

25-64 (Adult) 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Alaska Pacific University?

Alaska Pacific University has an acceptance rate of 86%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Alaska Pacific University?

Tuition at Alaska Pacific University is $20,350 for in-state students and $20,350 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Alaska Pacific University?

The graduation rate at Alaska Pacific University is 47%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Alaska Pacific University a good school?

Alaska Pacific University has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Alaska Pacific University?

Alaska Pacific University has a total enrollment of 578 students.

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