by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Alaska Pacific worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Alaska Pacific is ranked #1,776 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within Alaska, it ranks #7 of 8 for value.
Below is the detailed Alaska Pacific value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Alaska Pacific University is ranked #7 out of #8 for Alaska value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Alaska Pacific financial aid page to be sure.
Alaska Pacific University is ranked #1,776 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Compared to its peers, Alaska Pacific University is underpriced for the quality of education it provides, earning it a great value recognition.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Alaska Pacific costs about $23,270. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $93,080 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $33,431 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $21,616 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $23,270 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $93,080 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Alaska Pacific net price and the factors that affect it.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Alaska Pacific degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $133,724 | — | — |
| All Students | $93,080 | #1,776 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $86,464 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $133,724 | — | — |
| All Students | $93,080 | #7 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $86,464 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Alaska Pacific shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18,371 |
| $30K–$48K | $15,564 |
| $48K–$75K | $18,313 |
| $75K–$110K | $23,460 |
About 86% of Alaska Pacific undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,230 per year. Get more details on the Alaska Pacific financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Alaska Pacific cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.