Founded in 1957, Alaska Pacific University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Anchorage (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Alaska. Officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Alaska Pacific University (APU) is a very small coeducational US 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. This 65 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. APU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.