Cost of Attendance
Estimate
The cost of attendance (COA) is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Alaska Pacific University. Your COA doesn’t just cover your college tuition; it takes into account your basic living expenses. Housing and food will vary based on lifestyle preferences. Some courses have fees, such as lab fees, that are not included in the mandatory fees listed. Credits may vary by program of study, semester, and year.
When comparing financial aid packages from other schools, make sure you are comparing the total cost of attending that school, not just the total financial aid awarded. It is important for you to budget and make wise decisions regarding how to utilize the financial aid funds you receive.
Cost of Attendance for 2024-2025
Undergraduate Students
The cost for an undergraduate student is $848 per credit hour if enrolled in less than 12 credit hours per semester. There is a flat tuition amount of $10,175 charged if enrolled in 12-18 credit hours. All undergraduate program students enrolled in a total course load exceeding 18 credit hours, in a semester, will be charged an overload fee of $565 per credit hour. The following budget is an estimate for a student living on-campus and enrolled full-time for the academic year.
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition (based on 12-credit load per semester) | $20,350 |
| Mandatory Fees | $510 |
| Room (view a full breakdown of campus housing options here) | $4,102 |
| Food | $4,830 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 |
| Transportation | $2,500 |
| Personal & Misc. Expenses | $3,000 |
| ANNUAL COST OF ATTENDANCE | $36,492 |
Additional Nursing Program Fee Information:
The Associate Degree in Nursing has a mandatory program fee of $3,250, not listed in the Mandatory Fees below, for identity verification, specific supplies, and the ATI (Assessment Technology Institute) nursing education platform. The program fee is split over the first three semesters ($1550, $850, and $850 respectively) and charged as a non-refundable lab fee in three relevant courses. The program fee is subject to modification and may be charged more than once if courses are repeated and/or program completion requires additional semesters beyond the normal program length.
The Licensed Practical Nursing program is a 27-credit program over two semesters operating in Anchorage, Alaska, Bethel, Alaska, Juneau, Alaska, or Fairbanks, Alaska. There is a mandatory program fee of $2,250, not listed in the Mandatory Fees, above, for identity verification, specific supplies, and the ATI (Assessment Technology Institute) nursing education Platform.
Graduate Students
The cost per credit hour for a student in a graduate program is $848 per credit hour. The following academic year budget is an estimate for a student living off campus taking six credits per semester (full-time enrollment). Credits vary by program, semester, and year. Please inquire about your specific program.
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition (based on a 6-credit load per semester) | $10,175 |
| Mandatory Fees | $260 |
| Housing | $14,500 |
| Food | $5,500 |
| Books & Supplies | $600 |
| Transportation | $2,500 |
| Personal & Misc. Expenses | $3,000 |
| ANNUAL COST OF ATTENDANCE | $36,535 |
Doctorate of Psychology
The cost for a Doctorate of Psychology student is $848 per credit hour. The following budget is an estimate for a student living off campus taking six credits per semester for an academic year.
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition (based on a 6-credit load per semester) | $10,176 |
| Mandatory Fees | $260 |
| Housing (off-campus) | $14,500 |
| Food | $5,500 |
| Books & Supplies | $600 |
| Transportation | $2,500 |
| Personal & Misc. Expenses | $3,000 |
| ANNUAL COST OF ATTENDANCE | $36,536 |
Alaska Native Executive Leadership Program (ANELP)
The cost of tuition and fees for the ANELP Certificate is $10,000. Tuition is based on a $848 per credit hour. Other costs are an estimate of supplies and off-campus living expenses for the fall-spring-summer semesters with a total of nine credits to complete the program.
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition (based on a 9-credit load for the program) | $7,632 |
| Mandatory Fees (estimate) | $2,368 |
| Housing (off-campus) | $21,750 |
| Food | $8,250 |
| Books & Supplies | $45 |
| Transportation | $3,750 |
| Personal & Misc. Expenses | $4,500 |
| ANNUAL COST OF ATTENDANCE | $48,295 |
Early Honors Program for high school students
The cost for an Early Honors student is $848 per credit hour if enrolled in less than 12 credit hours per semester. There is a flat tuition amount of $10,175 charged if enrolled in 12-18 credit hours. All credits over 18 in a semester are charged at a rate of $565 per credit hour and may be taken only with the permission of the Academic Dean. The following budget is an estimate for a student living at home with parents and enrolled full-time for the academic year.
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition (based on 12-credit loan per semester) | $20,350 |
| Mandatory Fees | $410 |
| Housing | $3,000 |
| Food | $3,500 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 |
| Transportation | $2,500 |
| Personal & Misc. Expenses | $3,000 |
| ANNUAL COST OF ATTENDANCE | $33,960 |
