College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1957 |
Religious Affiliation: |
None |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
580 |
Local Setting: |
Urban |
Endowment: |
$10,288,289 |
Application Deadline: |
August 1 |
Application Fee: |
$25 |
Selectivity: |
Selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$19,610 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$7,100 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
15 |
Honor Societies: |
International Honor Society for Business, Management and Administration; Kappa Delta Pi for Education Students |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Ministry |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Student Association of Native Americans, Colors, International Student Organization |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Art Club, Associated Students of Alaska Pacific University (ASAPU), Business Club, Environmental Club, Nordic Ski Club, Outdoor Club, Photography Clus, Psychology Club, RACE Club (wilderness races and adventure activities), Residence Hall Association, SIFE Club, Service Club, and Soccer Club |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The APU Journal (monthly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
0 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
0% |
Number of Sororities: |
0 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
0% |
College Services
Basic: |
health insurance |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network |
Local Hiring Firms: |
N/A |
Library: |
No |
# of Library Books: |
788,000 |
Library Facilities: |
A consortium library is shared by APU and University of Alaska Anchorage. The recently renovated and enlarged library building is located on the UAA campus, immediately adjacent to the APU campus and is a short walking distance from all the APU building. In addition, APU students, faculty, and staff have web access to a 197 databases maintained by the library linking to more than 20,000electronic journals, newspapers, and ebooks.
A small "ready reference" collection is housed in the APU Academic Support Center. |
Museums |
Two GIS computer labs
Two "smart" rooms with smart board and wireless mouse |
Computers Available: |
50 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library |
Wired Classrooms |
20 |
Wired Labs: |
40 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
No |
Wireless Areas: |
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Wireless Capacity: |
|
Online Registration: |
No |
Campus Safety: |
late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
No |
Off Campus Assistance: |
No |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (94%), special housing for disabled students, cooperative housing (6%) |
Sprinkler System: |
50% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
170 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Anchorage, Ak (6) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
N/A |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
N/A |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Not offered |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
No |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance mandatory, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited, other |
Popular Events: |
University Convocations - Fall and Spring Semesters; Honors Assembly, Spring Semester; Annual Alumni/Degree Candidate BBQ - May graduation, Earth Day Celebration, Senior Project Presentations - end of each semester |
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