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Students attend Alaska Pacific in Anchorage, Alaska, 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 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 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 570. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
There are 802 students at Alaska Pacific (as of 2005).
A lot of students at the school attend part-time.
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
Admissions Phone: (907) 564-8248
Financial Aid Phone: (907) 564-8342
http://www.alaskapacific.edu
Alaska Pacific awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 79 | business management, business administration, accounting and management, financial management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 27 | counseling psychology, psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 22 | elementary school teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 16 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | parks and recreation management |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 12 | environmental studies, natural resources policy |
| Family And Social Work | 5 | human services |
| Science | 1 | marine biology |
Number of programs and degrees for Alaska Pacific in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 89 | 10 |
| Master's degree | 84 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 2 |
In 2005, Alaska Pacific had a total enrollment of 802 students (565 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 16% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alaska | 29% |
| Texas | 8% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Michigan | 4% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Minnesota | 4% |
| Washington | 4% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Colorado | 4% |
| Nevada | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Montana | 2% |
| Idaho | 2% |
| New Mexico | 2% |
| South Dakota | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| West Virginia | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
Alaska Pacific offers campus housing for 120 of its 565 (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.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 200 | 192 | 96% | 52 | 27% |
| Men | 69 | 65 | 94% | 18 | 28% |
| Women | 131 | 127 | 97% | 34 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 69% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (907) 564-8248
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,342 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,342 |
| Room and board | $ 6,900 |
| Room charge | $ 2,826 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 840 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,450 |
Financial Aid:
Alaska Pacific participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 106100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (907) 564-8342
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $65,577 | 3 | $62,048 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $55,142 | 3 | $51,945 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $42,895 | 6 | $46,124 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $40,437 | 4 | $39,257 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $50,051 | 16 | $48,485 |
*: 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
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
SCIENCE
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 students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study Offers campus housing
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