by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 312 undergraduates in 2020, Alaska Pacific is a very small, private university located in Anchorage, Alaska. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Alaska Pacific can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Alaska Pacific Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the United Methodist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best United Methodist Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Alaska Pacific Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Alaska Pacific does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Alaska Pacific Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Alaska Pacific for Veterans Guide.
Alaska Pacific offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Alaska Pacific has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 312 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 247 (79.2%). Part-time attendance was 65 (20.8%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 247 | 65 | 312 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Alaska Pacific is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Alaska Pacific #1341 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Alaska Pacific by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Alaska Pacific Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Alaska Pacific, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Alaska Pacific University Athletics