Alaska Pacific University
Alaska Pacific University is a small private liberal arts and sciences university offering personalized, hands-on instruction with Alaska as its primary classroom. Students are at the heart of everything we do. Representing the aspirations and collective wisdom of our community, APU delivers a collaborative, innovative, and transformational education. We emphasize student development, community engagement, and honoring Alaska’s Indigenous heritage. Offering two-year, four-year, master’s, and doctorate programs, APU’s intentionally small class sizes highlight our commitment to student-centered, experiential learning and rigorous academics. Discover a unique and powerful educational experience at APU.
Accepts first-year applicationsAlaskaPrivateUrbanSmall (2,000 and under)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Research
- Science
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Finance/Accounting
- Health Science
- Social Science
- Psychology
- Public health
Student experience
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
Required admissions documents include official transcript(s): high school or GED and all post-secondary (if applicable). APU is test-blind and standardized tests are not required for undergraduate admissions or financial aid. Fee waivers are available for students who qualify; please email admissions@alaskapacific.edu for more information.
Transfer
Required admissions documents for transfer students include official post-secondary transcript(s): Students with fewer than 24 semester post-secondary credits will also need to request their official high school or GED transcript. APU is test-blind and standardized tests are not required for undergraduate admissions or financial aid. Fee waivers are available for students who qualify; please email admissions@alaskapacific.edu for more information.
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Additional information
The Financial Aid office administers funding and provides resources to assist students in meeting the cost of a University education. Costs include tuition, fees, room, board, books, transportation and personal expenses. Scholarships, grants, work-study and loans are the most common forms of financial aid funding. Financial aid offers are not mailed – all financial aid information is available via the student web portal. Sources of financial aid include institutional, federal (also called Title IV funding), state, private or other sources. Students must remain eligible to receive financial aid based on federal, state and institutional requirements.
Student Financial Services (SFS), including Financial Aid and Student Accounts, will provide access and equal opportunity to services regardless of religion, creed, race, color, disability, national origin, or any other classification protected by law. We will endeavor to provide accurate, timely service while fostering an open, student-centered environment focused on ensuring that financial aid services are complementary to the mission and goals of the University. We will be responsive to the needs of the student, the University and the community.
For scholarship, grant and loan questions, contact Financial Aid at financialaid@alaskapacific.edu or 907-564-8341.
Student Financial Services (SFS), including Financial Aid and Student Accounts, will provide access and equal opportunity to services regardless of religion, creed, race, color, disability, national origin, or any other classification protected by law. We will endeavor to provide accurate, timely service while fostering an open, student-centered environment focused on ensuring that financial aid services are complementary to the mission and goals of the University. We will be responsive to the needs of the student, the University and the community.
For scholarship, grant and loan questions, contact Financial Aid at financialaid@alaskapacific.edu or 907-564-8341.
Visit us
We look forward to sharing our beautiful campus with you! Our office hours are officially Monday – Friday 8:00 – 5:00 PM (AKST). Please bear in mind that depending on campus events, other requests and staff availability, certain times or dates may not be available. See https://www.alaskapacific.edu/visit/schedule-a-tour/ to set up a tour!