Alaska Pacific University

www.alaskapacific.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$20,350

2022 Average Net Price

$22,388

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

99.3%

434 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

595

73.8% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

2.78%

1 Graduates

About

Alaska Pacific University is a higher education institution located in Anchorage Municipality, AK. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Alaska Pacific University were Counseling Psychology (17 degrees awarded), Biological & Physical Sciences (12 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (11 degrees).

In 2022, 138 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Alaska Pacific University. 73.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (59 degrees), 2.46 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (24 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Alaska Pacific University is $20,350, which is $−3,646 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Alaska Pacific University is $20,350, which is $3,646 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,388.

In 2022, 90% of undergraduate students attending Alaska Pacific University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$20,350

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Alaska Pacific University was $20,350. The cost of tuition at Alaska Pacific University is $−3,646 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

Average Net Price

$22,388

2022 Value

12.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Alaska Pacific University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,388. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Alaska Pacific University grew by 12.9%.

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

$12,900

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Alaska Pacific University was of $12,900 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

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

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Alaska Pacific University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 3.45% with respect to 2021, when 87% 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 434 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 13.9% annual growth. Out of those 434 applicants, 431 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 99.3% acceptance rate.

There were 595 students enrolled at Alaska Pacific University in 2022. 64% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Alaska Pacific University has an overall enrollment yield of 6.96%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

99.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

431

Accepted Out of 434

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Alaska Pacific University was 99.3% (431 admissions from 434 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 96%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 13.9%, while admissions declined by 11%.

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 595 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Alaska Pacific University is 439 students and the part-time enrollment is 156. This means that 73.8% of students enrolled at Alaska Pacific University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Alaska Pacific University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34.3% White, 25.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 5.88% Asian, 4.71% Two or More Races, 4.03% Black or African American, 1.85% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 1.51% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Alaska Pacific University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Female (25.1%) and White Male (7.33%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.3%), followed by White Male (14%) and Two or More Races Female (12.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Alaska Pacific University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 595 students. The full-time enrollment at Alaska Pacific University is 439 and the part-time enrollment is 156. This means that 73.8% of students enrolled at Alaska Pacific University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% 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

82%

2022 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 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Alaska Pacific University had a retention rate higher 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 (2022)

White
204 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
150 enrolled students
Asian
35 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Alaska Pacific University is 34.3% White, 25.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 5.88% Asian, 4.71% Two or More Races, 4.03% Black or African American, 1.85% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 1.51% Hispanic or Latino. 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 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 128 students (21.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 64 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 (59 degrees awarded). There were 2.46 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (24 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Alaska Pacific University is Counseling Psychology (17 degrees awarded), followed by Biological & Physical Sciences (12 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (11 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (18 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (15 degrees), and Psychology (20 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

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 Accountants & auditors (1,064,598 people), Other managers (850,189 people), Financial managers (521,981 people), Chief executives & legislators (428,036 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (427,783 people).

The most specialized majors at Alaska Pacific University in 2022 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (18 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (15 degrees), Psychology (20 degrees), Business (42 degrees), and English (2 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (18 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (15 degrees), Psychology (20 degrees), Business (42 degrees), and English (2 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

Counseling Psychology
17 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
12 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
11 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Alaska Pacific University was Counseling Psychology with 17 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 2022

101

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Alaska Pacific University, which is 0.366 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (101).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Alaska Pacific University in Counseling Psychology, which is 0.538 times less than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Alaska Pacific University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 3.57 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 50% of students graduating from Alaska Pacific University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Alaska Pacific University is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

White
59 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
24 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Alaska Pacific University is white (59 degrees awarded). There were 2.46 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (24 degrees).

15.2% of degree recipients (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
42 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
19 degrees awarded
White Male
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Alaska Pacific University is white female (42 degrees awarded). There were 2.21 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native female (19 degrees).

Operations

Alaska Pacific University has an endowment valued at nearly $89.7M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.47M (2.76%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Alaska Pacific University had a total salary expenditure of 19.6M. Alaska Pacific University employs 20 Assistant professors, 19 Associate professors and 8 Professors. Most academics at Alaska Pacific University are Female Assistant professor (14), Female Associate professor (11), and Male Associate professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alaska Pacific University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 18 employees, Management, with 16 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 11 employees.

Endowment

$89.7M

2022 Endowment

6.15%

decline from 2021

Alaska Pacific University has an endowment valued at about $89.7M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Alaska Pacific University declined 6.15% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $43.1M 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

$9.53M

2022 Salaries

14.4%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Alaska Pacific University paid a median of $9.53M in salaries, which represents 48.6% of their overall expenditure ($19.6M) and a 14.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.15% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 4.02% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$3.24M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Alaska Pacific University paid a total of $3.24M to 50 employees working as instructors, which represents 34% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

20 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

18 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Alaska Pacific University were Assistant professor with 20 employees, Associate professor with 19 employees, and Professor with 8 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alaska Pacific University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 18 employees, Management with 16 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Alaska Pacific University was Female Assistant professor with 14 employees, Female Associate professor with 11 employees, and Male Associate professor with 8 employees.

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

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