Alaska Pacific University, AK
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church
Main Campus
Alaska Pacific University Rankings
Affordability56
Selectivity6
Retention53
Graduation12
Earnings28
Diversity81
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Alaska Pacific University
70%
Bachelor’s
9%
Associate’s
22%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing14%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities14%
Multi-disciplinary Studies17%
Natural Resources and Conservation7%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies19%
Psychology24%
Admissions
Getting into Alaska Pacific University
84%
Admission Rate
480
Median SAT Math
493
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)415–545
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)415–570
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Alaska Pacific University
$21K
In-State Tuition
$21K
Out-of-State Tuition
$35K
Average Total Cost
$21K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19K | $12K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $12K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $23K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $24K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $28K | $18K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Alaska Pacific University
49%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
57%
Repayment Rate
$225
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | AK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 42% | 55% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 18% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 13% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | AK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $13K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $17K | $9K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $4K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | AK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 53% | 49% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 57% | 53% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 66% | 58% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 64% | 62% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Alaska Pacific University
81%
Retention Rate
19%
Transfer Rate
20%
Withdrawal Rate
55%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | AK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 41% | 32% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 55% | 42% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 52% | 48% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | AK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 53% | 53% |
| Black | 100% | 43% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 60% | 44% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67% | 56% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 31% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 25% | 52% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Alaska Pacific University
92%
Employment Rate
$33K
Median Salary
$21K
25 Pctl Salary
$50K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | AK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 85% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 86% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 85% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | AK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $5K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $21K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $33K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $50K | $51K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $69K | $66K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | AK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $33K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $38K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $40K | $35K | $35K |
Students
Students at Alaska Pacific University
283
Undergraduates
36%
Full-time Undergrads
25
Avg Entry Age
201
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 67% | 57% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 33% | 43% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | AK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 3% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 46% | 44% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 23% | 29% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 2% | <1% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 6% | 3% |
| Other race | 9% | 6% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 23% | 19% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| >$110K | 32% | 21% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Alaska Pacific University, AK
University of Alaska Anchorage
1 miles, W
Alaska Career College
2 miles, W
Alaska Bible College
36 miles, NE
Alaska Christian College
66 miles, SW