Alaska Pacific University offers an education experience unlike any other—one that blends Western academic traditions with Indigenous Ways of Knowing and culture.
With small class sizes, your professors don’t just recognize you, they support and mentor you. And because our learning is hands-on and rooted in place, you won’t be confined to a classroom. At APU, you’ll take what you learn and put it into practice in real communities, real environments, and real experiences.
APU’s campus is located on the traditional homelands of the Dena’ina people in Anchorage, Alaska. Surrounded by forest and connected to the city by an extensive trail system, campus is both a place of learning and an outdoor playground.
Beyond adventure and recreation, APU’s campuses are dedicated to enriching the mind. Our facilities include a state-of-the-art Nursing Simulation Laboratory, an Aquarium Biology Laboratory, and the Fisheries, Aquatic Science, and Technology Laboratory. Our Kellogg Campus in Palmer also has a working farm and the FIELD School, where APU students design and teach place-based curriculum to homeschooled children.
Contact Details
4101 University Drive, Anchorage,
AK 99508
Alaskapacific.edu
907-564-8248
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Who We Are
With small class sizes, your professors know you by name, and our experiential approach connects you deeply with both place and community. This method goes far beyond traditional instruction: it fosters critical thinking, personal empowerment, and the ability to apply knowledge to real challenges throughout Alaska and the wider world. With a graduation rate 1.4 times the state average, APU is committed to helping every student succeed. Learn more today!
Our Philosophy
- Blending Indigenous and Western knowledge
- Hands-on learning
- Purpose-driven
- Place-based learning
- Hybrid in-person & remote classes
- Diverse academic pathways; certificates to doctorate degrees
APU offers a wide range of academic pathways, from certificates to doctoral programs. Many courses are available both in-person and online, giving you the flexibility to learn when and where it works best for you.
Our broad selection of degrees and certificates allows students to explore future career paths through hands-on projects, internships, and close connections with faculty. Programs are intentionally designed to be stackable—meaning a certificate can count toward an associate’s degree, which can then build toward a bachelor’s, and beyond. This structure supports long-term educational growth and helps students advance at a pace that fits their goals and lives.
Our Top Degree Programs:
- Psychology
- Nursing
- Business
- Outdoor Studies
- Marine & Environmental Science
Founded by Peter Gordon Gould, an Unangax̂ leader from the village of Unga, APU was built on the vision of creating an Alaska Native college that educates Indigenous and Alaskan students here in Alaska, for Alaska.
Students can expect an education that honors both traditional ways of knowing and western academic approaches. APU is committed to being a place where Alaska Native and Indigenous students thrive, while also fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for students from all backgrounds. All students benefit from Indigenous worldviews woven throughout academics, campus life, and community, resulting in a richer, more connected, and more meaningful learning experience.
What does an Alaska Native University really mean?
