Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Anchorage, Alaska |
| Online | alaskapacific.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Alaska Pacific University sits on a 175-acre wooded campus in northeast Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Originally founded in 1960 as Alaska Methodist University, the private liberal arts institution maintains close ties to the United Methodist Church while operating as a nonsectarian university. The campus, featuring modern academic buildings integrated into the surrounding boreal forest, provides direct access to outdoor recreational opportunities and serves as a base for the university's signature environmental studies and outdoor education programs. APU offers undergraduate and graduate degrees with an emphasis on experiential learning, particularly in marine biology, environmental science, business administration, and counseling psychology. Students can choose to live in on-campus residence halls, where housing priority is given to first-year and sophomore students.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $35 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $410 |
| Room and Board | $8,932 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $35,892 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 22% |
| Education | 21% |
| Biology | 13% |
| Psychology | 12% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=102669 IPEDS survey data for Alaska Pacific University.
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Last updated February 24, 2025