Alaska Pacific University

Private nonprofit two-year college in Anchorage, AK that costs an average of $26,241 a year after financial aid, admits 96% of applicants and graduates 45% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$26,241
Acceptance rate
96%
Graduation rate
45%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$51,046

Private nonprofitLarge city457 undergraduates

Cost of Alaska Pacific University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$40,266
Tuition and fees, in-state$20,760
Housing and food (on campus)$8,750
Books and supplies$1,200
Average net price after aid$26,241

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$24,097
$30,001–48,000$21,246
$48,001–75,000$27,211
$75,001–110,000$26,410
$110,001+$29,514

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Alaska Pacific University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate96%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate45%
First-year retention68%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$40,756
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$51,046
Rank in Alaska (earnings)1st of 2 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$15,000
Typical monthly loan payment$170 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants39%
Students with federal loans46%

Majors and programs at Alaska Pacific University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (11)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology11$33,501—
Biological and Physical Sciences19$31,851—
Business Administration, Management and Operations21——
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies1——
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other7——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities2——
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies10——
Public Health12——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing7——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies5——
Sustainability Studies1——

Certificate programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations3——
Business/Commerce———
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations———
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other7——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences23——
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants35——
Public Health———

Associate's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations11——
Public Health———
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing44—$15,750

Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Business/Commerce———

Master's degree programs (9)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations22$91,490—
Accounting and Related Services3——
Business/Commerce———
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology18——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities3——
Management Information Systems and Services2——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research10——
Outdoor Education8——
Public Health9——

Doctoral degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology———

Professional degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology6——

Graduate certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations34——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations1——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods16——

Similar colleges in Alaska

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Alaska Christian CollegeSoldotna$5,17793%$20,553

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About Alaska Pacific University

TypePrivate nonprofit two-year college
LocationAnchorage, AK
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates457
Student-to-faculty ratio7 to 1
AccreditorNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Websitealaskapacific.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Alaska Pacific University's acceptance rate?

Alaska Pacific University admits 96% of applicants.

How much does Alaska Pacific University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $40,266 a year (tuition and fees: $20,760). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $26,241 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $24,097.

How much do Alaska Pacific University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $51,046 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 1st of 2 similar colleges in Alaska. The best-paid bachelor's program is clinical, counseling and applied psychology ($33,501 a year after graduation).

What is Alaska Pacific University's graduation rate?

45% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 68% of first-year students return for a second year.