First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | August 1, 2026 |
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | Fall | May 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: alaskapacific.edu · checked September 27, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 9 |
| Business Administration and Management | 8 |
| Counseling Psychology | 7 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 4 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 3 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 3 |
| Environmental Health | 2 |
| Creative Writing | 1 |
Show the other 1 majors
| American Indian/Native American Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel
Greek life
22% of men in fraternities · 6% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2020–21)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Anchorage, AK
407,213 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Merrill Field (MRI)
Nearest hub airport
Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.5 of 20
Elevation
227 ft
Time zone
Alaska
January low
3°F
July high
69°F
Annual snowfall
59.4 in
Days at 90°F or higher
0 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,150 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- University of Alaska Anchorage1 mi
- University of Alaska Fairbanks261 mi
- University of Alaska Southeast560 mi
- Western Washington University1366 mi
- Bastyr University1427 mi
- University of Washington-Bothell Campus1427 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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