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4101 University Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508

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Alaska Pacific University is an intentionally small, private, independent university devoted to innovative teaching and learning, where students receive personal attention in small classes and acquire leadership capabilities, moral character, and self-direction through active learning.

Alaska Pacific offers a distinctive form of study, one that extends respect, freedom and responsibility to students. Our premise is that today's students need and deserve an active education to prepare them for a dynamic and rapidly changing world. A modern university, therefore, should teach students to think for themselves, to set their own goals and accomplish them, and to work creatively and effectively with others.

APU offers majors and degrees that emphasize personal growth through student-centered, experiential education using Alaska as a laboratory for learning.

Student Activities at Alaska Pacific University provides many opportunities for active learning students. From leadership retreats to attending a showing of the newest released movie in the Student Center, we give students the chance to learn outside of the classroom in entertaining and exciting ways.

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Alaska Pacific University

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Alaska Pacific University (APU) is a small liberal arts college located in Anchorage, Alaska, that emphasizes experiential and active learning. The university is a member of the Eco League, a group of six small universities and colleges with strong programs in Psychology and Environmental Studies as well as related topics.

History and Heritage

Alaska Pacific University, chartered as Alaska Methodist University by the Territory of Alaska in 1957, dedicated its campus on June 28, 1959. Alaska Pacific University is the most recent of the more than 1200 United Methodist educational institutions founded in America over the last 200 years.

When the first students enrolled in classes beginning October 1, 1960, campus facilities were limited and consisted only of Grant Hall—the academic and student center—and Gould Hall, the student residence. As enrollments and programs grew significantly, other buildings were added, including the Atwood Center, the Ruth and Homer Moseley sports center (1982), and the Carr Gottstein Academic Center (1992).

After a 1977 reorganization, academic programs were restructured, and in November 1978 Alaska Methodist University was renamed Alaska Pacific University to better reflect its educational mission and geographical location. Although the university continues to be firmly rooted in the Judeo-Christian tradition of United Methodism, it espouses no narrow sectarian or doctrinal creed and indeed welcomes in its community of learners and teachers all who wish to engage in the search for truth. In fact, in 1991, the university established the Cardinal Newman Chair of Catholic Theology through an endowment from the Catholic Archdiocese—a significant example of the university’s ecumenism.

Academics

===Programs===

The Early Honors Program is both an alternative to the senior year in high school and a challenging springboard into college. During both semesters, Early Honors students enroll in a common university-level curriculum which is intended to satisfy the senior level requirements of the Anchorage and Mat-Su School Districts. Depending on the student's remaining requirements, they will have the opportunity to select courses from the Alaska Pacific course catalog relevant to their academic interests. The Fall Block starts off the Early Honors program with Critical Thinking. Students move into the Session in late September and finish their semester by mid-December. Many of the students elect to participate in the Study Abroad option for the Spring Block but alternatives are available on-campus. The Spring Session begins in early February.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Alaska & Hawaii
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
478
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
94%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 18,342
Students Receiving Aid:
96%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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Degree Programs at Alaska Pacific University

Associate's Level Programs

  • Business

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      • Business Administration and Management
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  • Education

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      • Elementary Education and Teaching
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Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources

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    • Natural Resources and Conservation See more schools with programs in Natural Resources and Conservation
      • Environmental Studies.
        A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and environmental science and related subjects such as policy, politics, law, economics, social aspects, planning, pollution control, natural resources, and the interactions of human beings and nature.
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      • Other Natural Resources Management and Policy
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  • Arts & Humanities

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      • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
        A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.
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  • Business

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    • Accounting & Related Services See more schools with programs in Accounting & Related Services
      • Accounting and Business/Management
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      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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  • Education

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      • Elementary Education and Teaching
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.
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  • Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies

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      • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
        A program that prepares individuals to develop and manage park facilities and other indoor and outdoor recreation and leisure facilities. Includes instruction in supervising support personnel, health and safety standards, public relations, and basic business and marketing principles.
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  • Life Science

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      • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
        A program that focuses on the scientific study of the ecology and behavior of microbes, plants, and animals inhabiting oceans, coastal waters, and saltwater wetlands and their interactions with the physical environment. Includes instruction in chemical, physical, and geological oceanography; molecular, cellular, and biochemical studies; marine microbiology; marine botany; ichthyology; mammalogy; marine population dynamics and biodiversity; reproductive biology; studies of specific species, phyla, habitats, and ecosystems; marine paleocology and palentology; and applications to fields such as fisheries science and biotechnology.
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  • Security and Protective Service Careers

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    • Human Services
      A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.
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  • Social Sciences

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      • General Psychology
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
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Master's Level Programs

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources

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    • Natural Resources and Conservation See more schools with programs in Natural Resources and Conservation
      • Environmental Studies.
        A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and environmental science and related subjects such as policy, politics, law, economics, social aspects, planning, pollution control, natural resources, and the interactions of human beings and nature.
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  • Arts & Humanities

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    • General Studies See more schools with programs in General Studies
      • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
        A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.
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  • Business

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    • Financial Services See more schools with programs in Financial Services
    • General Business See more schools with programs in General Business
      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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    • Management See more schools with programs in Management
      • Business/Managerial Operations
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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  • Education

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    • Teacher Training See more schools with programs in Teacher Training
      • Elementary Education and Teaching
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.
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  • Social Sciences

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    • Psychology See more schools with programs in Psychology
      • Counseling Psychology
        A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological counseling, involving the rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. Includes instruction in counseling theory, therapeutic intervention strategies, patient/counselor relationships, testing and assessment methods and procedures, group therapy, marital and family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, supervised counseling practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 94%
Part-Time 6%
Men vs. Women
Women 66%
Men 34%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 66%
Other 21%
African-American 9%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 72%
In-State 28%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Alaska 28%
Texas 7%
Pennsylvania 5%
Illinois 3%
Minnesota 3%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 21%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 18,342    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 18,232    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 110    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,715 42%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 4,840 96%  
Student Loans:
 $ 8,465 79%  
Any Aid:
   96%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 96% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 69%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 440, Math: 420
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 600, Math: 570

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice

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Question: Alaska Pacific University-Vs- University of Alaska in Anchorage(which is better)?

Any one Been to either one? What's it like? Which one's better, and Why? I plan on being either a clinical or counseling psychlogist.(haven't been able to pick between the two.)
19 months ago
AKboi
AKboi

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It really depends on what you want to study. The University of Alaska system is the most known and has the most students by far, and has the most courses. Alaska Pacific University is very small and is a liberal arts college that’s most well known in Alaska for its Psychology courses and Environmental Studies. The University of Alaska has three campuses. They are: -The University of Alaska Anchorage (in Anchorage) -The University of Alaska Fairbanks (in Fairbanks) -The University of Alaska Southeast (in Juneau) So I would stick with the University of Alaska. I have family that are attending all three UA schools and they enjoy it. They have really good Profs and lots of student organizations. I've been to both the UAA and UAS campuses and they're very clean and well organized. I’m contemplating going to The University of Alaska Southeast because it’s in Juneau which is closest to where I live. But UAF is the schools flagship campus and has the most endowment, however UAA has the largest student population, but it’s in Anchorage so that’s expected. But both of the schools you listed are in Anchorage, so I am guessing that’s where you would like to go to school. If so I would go with UAA. Good luck. Edit: Since you want to study Psychology, UA or APU are both good choices for you. They're all good schools. It really depends on what you are looking for. APU is really, really small. Like under 1000 students. And it's affiliated with the Methodist Church, so it is a religious institution. Whereas the University of Alaska schools are really large and have a lot of students, about 35,000 total, and it's a state run school. To be honest, in my opinion, I would go with one of the schools in the University of Alaska system. I just think they are better, more well recognized, and have awesome and well educated professors. And there is always something to do on campus. And the psychology department is great. And it is the aim of most Alaskan high school students to get accepted into the University of Alaska, so that says something itself. But in the end it is your personal decision. But enjoy Alaska, the Last Frontier! Be sure to take a look at the Psychology department for each school: Anchorage - http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/psych/ Fairbanks - http://www.uaf.edu/psych/ Juneau - http://www.uas.alaska.edu/socsci/disciplines/psychology.html APU - http://www.alaskapacific.edu/depts/py/
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Question: Planning on going to Alaska Pacific University--any opinions?

Hey! I've been recently accepted to APU, so I was wondering if anyone has any opinions of the place! Any alum, current, or drop-out feedback would be nice. Thanks! Just to clarify--APU is Alaska Pacific University.
23 months ago
Snow B
Snow B

Best Answer

Good for you! Think about journaling your time here or at least keep a scrapbook filled with pics. Take little side trips to explore the area in your free time. Take a summer job to experience the work fields. No matter what you study you will have a wonderful adventure and make lots of good memories. How exciting! Welcome to Alaska!
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Question: i am on the verge of crying because of stress?

I am so scared i am not going to get into alaska pacific university. I have a 2.7 gpa and i have just finished my sophmore year in HS. i had mono last year at the end of the first quarter and very beginning of the second quarter for 1 entire month so that reallyscrewed me over but i received good grades for the last semester because i didn't miss very much school. i don't know what to do. I am taking ALL IB (international baccalaureate) next year which will give me weighted grades because it is an advanced diploma program and i am almost positive i can get B's and above. Do you think i will make it into a decent college. and i am already studying for my ACT's. I am really stressed out and that is all i am worrying about. if you could help and give me some advice that would be wonderful oh and the i would like to major in major biology which is somewhat rare to find at most colleges i am also going to be the president of Earth Club at my high school my senior year. Do you think i can raise my GPA?
31 months ago
Fly On The Wall
Fly O...

Best Answer

I looked up the average entrance GPA for Alaska Pacific University, and it's 3.3. So ... if you have two years of a 2.7, and you want to get a 3.3 (and remember thats the AVERAGE, not the lowest GPA they take), then for your junior and senior years you'll need a 3.9 to average out to a 3.3. That's a big jump, but maybe it's realistic if you've got the study skills now and you're healthy, which you weren't before. Anyway I think this is all reasonable and you've got a decent shot at it. Studying for the ACT is a positive. Take the practice tests ... do them as realisticially as you can. That really will help. Good luck. PS I had mono and missed my college orientation and my first two weeks of college! But I still made A's because I had a great roommate and cool guys on my dorm floor who helped me calm down and get caught up. The moral of that story is ... lean on your friends!!! That's what they're for.
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Question: Any APU students/alumni?

I am a sophomore in hs, and looking at colleges. My top choice is Azusa Pacific University but my parents don't think it's very good academic wise.... any helpful info on the school? located in azusa, california, usa
32 months ago
NGC6205
NGC6205

Best Answer

It's regionally accredited and it has programmatic accreditations for the Doctorate programs in psychology, Bachelor's and Graduate programs in nursing, NCATE accreditation for teacher education, and the physical therapist program is accredited. It may be small and not well known, but based on the accreditations, you could definitely do worse. You can check accreditation of schools at http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.asp Good luck

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Alaska Pacific University
Anchorage, AK 99508
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