Alaska Pacific University is a private nonprofit 2-year college in Anchorage, Alaska with 457 undergraduates. It admits 97% of applicants, costs an average of $26,241 a year after grants and graduates 45% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Alaska Pacific University acceptance rate and admissions
Alaska Pacific University admitted 97% of applicants for fall 2024.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Alaska Pacific University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $20,760 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $8,750 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $40,266 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $26,241 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $26,241 a year after grants and scholarships, $14,025 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Alaska Pacific University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Alaska Pacific University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 45% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $51,046 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $15,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 29% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Alaska Pacific University majors and what graduates earn
Alaska Pacific University awarded bachelor's degrees in 11 fields recently.
All 11 majors at Alaska Pacific University
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and physical sciences | 10 | $31,851 | n/a | n/a |
| Business administration | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | 7 | $33,501 | n/a | n/a |
| Parks and recreation | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Public health | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal arts and general studies | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sustainability Studies | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Alaska Pacific University
9 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 9 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Environmental science | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Business administration | Master's | 7 | $91,490 | n/a |
| Public health | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Outdoor Education | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal arts and general studies | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Professional doctorate | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Management information systems | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Alaska Pacific University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 457 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 76% women, 24% men
- 7 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Alaska Pacific University?
Alaska Pacific University admitted 97% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Alaska Pacific University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $20,760. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $26,241 a year in 2024-25.
Is Alaska Pacific University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Alaska Pacific University reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Alaska Pacific University?
45% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Alaska Pacific University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $51,046 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.