Founded in 1957, Alaska Pacific University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Anchorage (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Alaska.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Alaska Pacific University (APU) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Methodist religion. Alaska Pacific University (APU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 63 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 40-50% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 