A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Alaska Pacific University are mainly White with a smaller American Indian/Alaskan population. The school has high racial diversity. 45% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
55%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
20%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
10%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 251% more female students than male students enrolled at Alaska Pacific University with a gender ratio of 78% women to 22% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Alaska Pacific University has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
22%
|
| Women |
78%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
132
|
| Women |
463
|
Alaska Pacific University serves a low number of students outside of Alaska, with 70 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
70%
|
| Out of State |
30%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
43% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 46.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 31.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=102669 IPEDS survey data for Alaska Pacific University.