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Alaska Pacific University, APU, is a liberal arts institute in Anchorage, Alaska that was originally established as the Alaska Methodist University in 1957. APU confers the Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Science degrees in various fields of study. Master's degrees are granted in arts, teaching, business administration, and science. Students can also opt for certificate courses.
Alaska Pacific University is particularly well known for its Nordic ski team. The university's Nordic Ski Center fields a team of 22 skiers. Students also organize and participate in various activities like the Spring Carnival, hiking and camping trips, Halloween Party, and Fall Block Party. In addition, APU is home to student clubs and organizations including the Associated Students of Alaska Pacific University, Crossing Over Lines of Racial Segregation, the Environmental Club, and Gay Straight Alliance.
Students attend Alaska Pacific in Anchorage, AK, a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Alaska Pacific degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in media, business and management, therapy and counseling, nutrition and exercise therapy, and conservation and resource management.
Alaska Pacific is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 580.
Alaska Pacific maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
There are 719 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at Alaska Pacific are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Alaska Pacific University
4101 University Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
General Phone: (907) 561-1266
http://www.alaskapacific.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 63 | business management, CIO training, accounting and management, international finance, entrepreneurship, finance, business administration |
| Therapy and Counseling | 34 | counseling psychology, psychology |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 16 | environmental science, natural resources management, environmental studies |
| Education and Teaching | 16 | elementary school teaching, industrial arts teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 13 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 13 | parks and recreation studies, recreation and leisure studies |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | human services |
| Science | 3 | marine biology, geology |
| Media | 1 | communications tech courses |
| Medical Administration | 1 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Alaska Pacific in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 88 | 11 |
| Bachelor's degree | 74 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Alaska Pacific had a total enrollment of 719 students (561 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 71% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 15% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alaska | 27% |
| Illinois | 6% |
| California | 6% |
| Michigan | 4% |
| Wisconsin | 4% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Washington | 4% |
| New York | 4% |
| Colorado | 4% |
| Arizona | 4% |
| Idaho | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Maine | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Alaska Pacific offers campus housing for 170 of its 561 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Anchorage, Alaska for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alaska Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 128 | 119 | 93% | 68 | 57% |
| Men | 51 | 44 | 86% | 25 | 57% |
| Women | 77 | 75 | 97% | 33 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 61% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 36% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,610 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,610 |
| Room and board | $ 8,884 |
| Room charge | $ 4,284 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,500 |
Financial Aid:
Alaska Pacific participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 106100)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $58,913 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 6 | $59,164 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $65,602 | 4 | $68,838 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $54,122 | 7 | $56,384 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $50,469 | 3 | $47,139 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $38,838 | 5 | $42,395 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $54,535 | 19 | $53,865 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Business/Management
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
International Finance
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources Management and Policy
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Alaska Pacific Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study Offers campus housing Has ROTC (air force)
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