Alaska Pacific University

www.alaskapacific.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$20,350

2023 Average Net Price

$23,667

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

86.2%

841 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

578

61.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

40.6%

13 Graduates

About

Alaska Pacific University is a higher education institution located in Anchorage Municipality, AK. In 2023, the most popular Postbaccalaureate Certificate concentrations at Alaska Pacific University were General Business Administration & Management (22 degrees awarded), Teacher Education (8 degrees), and Entrepreneurial Studies (1 degrees).

In 2023, 182 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Alaska Pacific University. 73.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (54 degrees), 1.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (45 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Alaska Pacific University is $20,350, which is $−4,225 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Alaska Pacific University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 95 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Alaska Pacific University is $20,350, which is $4,225 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,667.

In 2023, 86% of undergraduate students attending Alaska Pacific University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$20,350

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Alaska Pacific University was $20,350. The cost of tuition at Alaska Pacific University is $−4,225 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Alaska Pacific University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,667

2023 Value

5.71%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Alaska Pacific University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,667. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Alaska Pacific University grew by 5.71%.

This chart compares the average net price of Alaska Pacific University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,375

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Alaska Pacific University was of $13,375 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.68% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Alaska Pacific University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at Alaska Pacific University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 4.44% with respect to 2022, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Alaska Pacific University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Alaska Pacific University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 95 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Alaska Pacific University received 841 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 93.8% annual growth. Out of those 841 applicants, 725 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.2% acceptance rate.

There were 578 students enrolled at Alaska Pacific University in 2023. 64% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Alaska Pacific University has an overall enrollment yield of 3.72%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

725

Accepted Out of 841

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Alaska Pacific University was 86.2% (725 admissions from 841 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 99.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 93.8%, while admissions grew by 68.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Alaska Pacific University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

64%

Submission Percentage (2015)

Scores Submitted (2015)

64% of enrolled first-time students at Alaska Pacific University in 2015 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Alaska Pacific University had a total enrollment of 578 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Alaska Pacific University is 357 students and the part-time enrollment is 221. This means that 61.8% of students enrolled at Alaska Pacific University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Alaska Pacific University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.1% White, 21.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, 11.2% Two or More Races, 8.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.06% Asian, 2.6% Black or African American, and 1.38% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Alaska Pacific University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Female (20.9%) and White Male (9.47%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.4%), followed by Two or More Races Female (10.1%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (9.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Alaska Pacific University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 578 students. The full-time enrollment at Alaska Pacific University is 357 and the part-time enrollment is 221. This means that 61.8% of students enrolled at Alaska Pacific University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Alaska Pacific University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Alaska Pacific University was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Alaska Pacific University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Alaska Pacific University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
203 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
124 enrolled students
Two or More Races
65 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Alaska Pacific University is 35.1% White, 21.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, 11.2% Two or More Races, 8.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.06% Asian, 2.6% Black or African American, and 1.38% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 75 students (13%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 86 more women than men received degrees from Alaska Pacific University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Alaska Pacific University is white (54 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (45 degrees).

The most common Postbaccalaureate Certificate concentration at Alaska Pacific University is General Business Administration & Management (22 degrees awarded), followed by Teacher Education (8 degrees) and Entrepreneurial Studies (1 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Alaska Pacific University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (10 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (3 degrees), and Psychology (18 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alaska Pacific University are Elementary & middle school teachers (269,576 people), Other managers (238,121 people), Postsecondary teachers (154,835 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (148,797 people), and Secondary school teachers (143,850 people).

The most specialized majors at Alaska Pacific University in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (10 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (3 degrees), Psychology (18 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (10 degrees), and English (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alaska Pacific University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Financial examiners, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Alaska Pacific University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (10 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (3 degrees), Psychology (18 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (10 degrees), and English (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alaska Pacific University are Elementary & secondary schools (1,143,333 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (672,622 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (627,903 people), Computer Systems Design (626,325 people), and Banking & related activities (527,206 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Alaska Pacific University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
11 degrees awarded
Environmental Health
10 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
9 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Alaska Pacific University was General Business Administration & Management with 11 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Alaska Pacific University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

134

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Alaska Pacific University, which is 0.358 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (134).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Alaska Pacific University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Alaska Pacific University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.378 times less than the 37 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Alaska Pacific University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.64 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

22%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 17% of students graduating from Alaska Pacific University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 22% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (60%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Alaska Pacific University is Male and White (60% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
54 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
45 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Alaska Pacific University is white (54 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (45 degrees).

18.1% of degree recipients (33 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
38 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
33 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Alaska Pacific University is white female (38 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native female (33 degrees).

Operations

Alaska Pacific University has an endowment valued at nearly $96.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.09M (6.31%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Alaska Pacific University had a total salary expenditure of 20.7M. Alaska Pacific University employs 23 Assistant professors, 19 Associate professors and 9 Professors. Most academics at Alaska Pacific University are Female Assistant professor (14), Female Associate professor (12), and Male Assistant professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alaska Pacific University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 24 employees, Management, with 15 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees.

Endowment

$96.5M

2023 Endowment

7.64%

growth from 2022

Alaska Pacific University has an endowment valued at about $96.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Alaska Pacific University grew 7.64% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $46.8M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Alaska Pacific University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.6M

2023 Salaries

11%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Alaska Pacific University paid a median of $10.6M in salaries, which represents 51% of their overall expenditure ($20.7M) and a 11% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 14.4% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.15% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.68M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Alaska Pacific University paid a total of $3.68M to 53 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

23 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

24 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Alaska Pacific University were Assistant professor with 23 employees, Associate professor with 19 employees, and Professor with 9 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alaska Pacific University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 24 employees, Management with 15 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Alaska Pacific University was Female Assistant professor with 14 employees, Female Associate professor with 12 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Alaska Pacific University.

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