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Alaska Pacific University
Anchorage, Alaska · Private non-profit university
Address: 4101 University Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508 · Phone: (907) 561-1266 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Alaska Pacific University is a private non-profit trade/career school in Anchorage, AK offering LPN / LVN programs, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Median graduate debt is $23,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $54,271, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; completion rate versus the state average is not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Alaska Pacific University; federal financial aid can be used here, and about 32.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $62,400 | $80,800 | $87,380 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Alaska (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Alaska Pacific University is a private non-profit university in Anchorage, Alaska, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, along with program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. Within its trade and career programming, the campus is most associated with LPN / LVN programs, with 9 completers reported in the underlying federal data, out of an undergraduate enrollment of 457.
On outcomes, completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is reported at $23,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $54,271. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 32.0% of students receive Pell Grants, which can indicate the share of lower-income students served.
This campus may suit students pursuing a licensed practical nurse pathway within a larger university setting, though specific program length is not reported here. Career changers and adult learners should confirm scheduling, program length, and admissions requirements directly with the school. To verify accreditation and outcomes independently, check the accreditors listed above and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard entry for this institution before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Alaska Pacific University's reported trade programming centers on LPN / LVN programs, with 9 completers noted in federal data. No other program families are listed for this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. It holds regional accreditation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, plus specialized accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used. About 32.0% of enrolled students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
Completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link for more detail.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $23,500, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $54,271, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (907) 561-1266 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Alaska Pacific University is a private non-profit institution. Control type can affect tuition structure, mission, and how federal aid and outcomes data are reported.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm schedule and duration for the LPN / LVN program.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and the other listed accreditors, and review enrollment and outcomes data on the College Scorecard at the link provided by the U.S. Department of Education.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program length or schedule details needed to assess fit for adult career changers. Contact the school to discuss scheduling and admissions for career changers.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Alaska Pacific University at (907) 561-1266 or through its website, https://www.alaskapacific.edu/, for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported here. Use the College Scorecard link to look up and compare other LPN / LVN programs in Alaska.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.