APU by the Numbers
Students Enrolled
(Fy24)
Alaska Native Students
Undergrad Students
Graduate Students
Students report being Satisfied or Very Satisfied with their Education
Overall Retention
Classes under 50 students
Average Scholarships Received for Undergraduates
Undergraduates either graduate or continue education through transfer
Graduation rate compared to Alaska average
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
Alaska Pacific University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.
Accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution.
Inquiries regarding an institution’s accredited status by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
8060 165th Avenue N.E., Suite 100
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 558‐4224
www.nwccu.org
State Authorization
Alaska Pacific University is authorized to operate in the State of Alaska by the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education [ACPE]. In the event a student believes a violation of state institutional law has been violated by Alaska Pacific University the student can contact ACPE regarding the alleged violation. ACPE recommends that students pursue the complaint/grievance process at APU prior to contacting ACPE.
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
PO Box 11050
Juneau, AK 99811-0505
907-465-6741
Email
More information about ACPE and the complaint process can be viewed here.
Alaska Pacific University is also authorized to offer distance education courses and programs in other states through the National Council for State Reciprocity Agreements. For more information, see https://acpe.alaska.gov/Institutional-Authorization/SARA.
Specialized Program Accreditation
Specialized program accreditation is conferred on academic programs through a rigorous process of peer review based on standards specific to the discipline and demonstrated learning outcomes relevant to the profession.
Alaska Pacific University has received specialized accreditation for business programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). The following degrees are accredited by the IACBE:
IACBE World Headquarters
11960 Quivira Road, Suite 300
Overland Park, KS 66213
The APU Teacher Education K-8 Certification program is approved by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Alaska State Department of Education & Early Development (DEED). The APU Education program provides the Institutional Recommendation for initial teacher certification; certification is issued by DEED.
The Alaska Board of Nursing in keeping with statutes AS 08.68.100(a) and AS 08.62.290 and regulations 12 AAC 44.010 and 12 AAC 44.055, provides oversight and annual approval of nursing programs. All records were found to be in order. The Alaska Board of Nursing has issued full approval of APU’s Practical Nursing (LPN), ADN, and RN to BSN programs for 2025. Additionally, the Board approved the development of an LPN to RN bridge program. The Board fully supports the continuation of the nursing education program at Alaska Pacific University.
The LPN, ADN, and RN to BSN programs are accredited through:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
Consumer Information
General Institutional Information
- Academic Calendars
- Accreditation, Approval, and Licensure of Institution and Programs
- APU does not have an intercollegiate athletic program
- Career and Job Placement Services
- College Navigator website
- College Scorecard website
- Cost of Attendance
- Contact Information for Assistance in Obtaining Institutional or Financial Aid Information
- Constitution Day
- Educational Program
- Facilities
- Facilities and Services Available to Students with Disabilities
- Faculty
- Notice of Availability of Institutional and Financial Aid Information
- Peer to Peer File Sharing and Copyright Infringement Policy
- Privacy of Student Records−Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Programs that Lead to Licensure or Certification
- Student Achievement Data
- Student Body Diversity
- Student Government
- Student Clubs
- Textbook Information is available within our online Course Offering system
- Title IX Coordinator
- Title IX Compliance
- Transfer of Credit Policies and Articulation Agreements
Student Financial Assistance
- APU does not offer a preferred lender list for Private Loans
- Assistance Available From Federal, State, Local, and Institutional Programs
- Cohort Default Rate
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Paying for College tool
- Exit Counseling for Student Borrowers
- Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Criminal Convictions
- Initial Loan Counseling for Student Borrowers
- Institutional Code of Conduct for Education Loans
- National Student Loan Data System
- Net Price Calculator
- Private Education Loan Disclosures
- Private Loan Instructions
- Refund Policy and Requirements for Withdrawal
- Return of Federal Financial Aid
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Financial Aid
- State Grant Assistance
- Student Loan Information
- 03.31.22 ARP HEERF III Report
Health and Safety
Admissions Office SMS Text Policy
Alaska Pacific University Admissions Office uses SMS messages to communicate about application and aid deadlines, event reminders, and other important information related to the admissions process.