- Acceptance rate: 96% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $23,667 a year (2022–23)
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Alaska Pacific University reported an acceptance rate of 96% for fall 2024.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Alaska Pacific University reviews each application.
Alaska Pacific University GPA requirements
Alaska Pacific University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Alaska Pacific University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Alaska Pacific University acceptance rate
Alaska Pacific University admitted 571 of 592 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 96%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Alaska Pacific University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Anchorage, Alaska, with 479 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Alaska Pacific University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Alaska Pacific University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Alaska Pacific University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,667 a year at Alaska Pacific University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Alaska Pacific University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Alaska Pacific University admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Alaska Pacific University?
A lot: Alaska Pacific University requires high school GPA and high school record. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Alaska Pacific University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Alaska Pacific University admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What is Alaska Pacific University's acceptance rate?
Alaska Pacific University's acceptance rate was 96% for fall 2024: it admitted 571 of 592 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Alaska Pacific University?
Alaska Pacific University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Alaska Pacific University?
No. Alaska Pacific University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Alaska Pacific University ask for a personal statement?
No. Alaska Pacific University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Alaska Pacific University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,667 a year at Alaska Pacific University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Alaska Pacific University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Alaska Pacific University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Alaska Pacific University consider legacy status?
No. Alaska Pacific University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Alaska Pacific University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Alaska Pacific UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.