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Alaska Pacific University

  • 4101 University Dr
  • Anchorage, AK 99508
  • OPEID College Code: 00106100
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  • General Phone: (907) 561-1266
  • President: Douglas M North
  • Website: www.alaskapacific.edu
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's Degree
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 719
  • College Mascot: Pioneers
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Air Force
    Mission Statement
  • Alaska Pacific University is a private, independent university that promotes the fullest development of its students through liberal arts and professional programs while emphasizing individual attention to students, the development of leadership abilities, and the nuturing of spiritual and moral values consistent with its Christian heritage while respecting the religious convictions of all.
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    Facilities and Programs Offered
    None Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Business Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Majority Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2006
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants5177128
Number Granted Admission (%)44 (86%)75 (97%)119 (93%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)25 (57%)33 (44%)58 (49%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam2950%
ACT ® Exam2136%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading450610
SAT ® Math470610
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2126
ACT ® English2028
ACT ® Math1926
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 97%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving81%38%26%95%
Avg Amount Receiving$11,012$3,703$2,217$9,242
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)5.1%3.9%4.7%
Number in Default1188
Number in Repayment213205170
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$21,010$19,500$18,342
Out of State Tuition and Fees$21,010$19,500$18,342
Books and Supplies$840$840$840
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,700$6,900$6,900
Other Expenses$1,630$1,560$1,450
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$31,180$28,800$27,532
Out of State$31,180$28,800$27,532
Off Campus
In-State$21,850$20,340$19,182
Out of State$21,850$20,340$19,182
Off Campus with Family
In-State$21,850$20,340$19,182
Out of State$21,850$20,340$19,182
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography--4-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting and Business and Management--4-
Business Administration and Management-1215
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other----
Information Resources Management, Cio Training---1
International Finance---11
 
Communication Technology
Communications Technologies and Support Services, Other---12
 
Education
Elementary Education-4104
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Health, Health Care Administration and Management---5
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies--87
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science--36
Environmental Studies----
Natural Resources Management and Policy--1-
 
Psychology
Counseling Psychology---22
Psychology--8-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Human Services--4-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management--21-
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 719
    • Undergraduate: 514 Graduate: 205
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 233 Female: 486
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 165 Female: 349
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 68 Female: 137
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 395 Part-Time: 324
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 297 Part-Time: 217
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 98 Part-Time: 107
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien30.4%
American Indian10214%
Black335%
Asian193%
Hispanic274%
White47065%
Unknown659%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18193%
Ages 18-198812%
Ages 20-217711%
Ages 22-246910%
Ages 25-2912718%
Ages 30-349213%
Ages 35-39608%
Ages 40-4912517%
Ages 50-65598%
Age Uknown30.4%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees17311855
Faculty Status50473
Graduate Assistants22-22
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service944252
Primarily Instruction934152
Primarily Research11-
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1919-
Other Professionals25232
Technical and/or Paraprofessional35341
Clerical And Secretarial24231
Service and/or Maintenance1111-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$55,148 (35)$57,340 (18)$52,828 (17)
Professor$68,443 (11)$67,472 (7)$70,142 (4)
Associate Professor$52,313 (13)$55,157 (5)$50,535 (8)
Assistant Professor$46,810 (6)$47,660 (4)$45,109 (2)
Instructor$43,278 (5)$46,693 (2)$41,001 (3)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$70,082 (6)$67,893 (2)$71,177 (4)
Associate Professor$64,894 (3)$67,893 (2)$58,895 (1)
Assistant Professor$87,906 (2)- (-)$87,906 (2)
Instructor$50,000 (1)- (-)$50,000 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$55,469 (41)$57,161 (20)$53,858 (21)
Professor$68,443 (11)$67,472 (7)$70,142 (4)
Associate Professor$52,459 (16)$55,269 (7)$50,274 (9)
Assistant Professor$53,088 (8)$47,660 (4)$58,517 (4)
Instructor$42,883 (6)$46,693 (2)$40,978 (4)
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students35%
 
By Gender
Male47%
Female29%
 
By Race
American Indian-
Black67%
Hispanic-
White38%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less5%
5 Years21%
6 Years35%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Burglary41
Residence Hall
Burglary11
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